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Winston-Salem is centrally located in the Piedmont Triad region, about 100 miles from Raleigh and 80 miles from Charlotte. The city was built on a rich heritage of tobacco farming and manufacturing, the influences of which can still be seen today. The 21-story Art Deco style R.J. Reynolds Building in downtown is known for being the prototype for the larger Empire State Building in New York City. The Reynolda Historic District, part of an estate developed by the R.J. Reynolds family, serves as an educational, cultural and community complex. Buildings that once served as dairy barns, cattle sheds and blacksmith shops now house stores, restaurants and offices. Winston-Salems economy has diversified to include the health care, education and social services sectors. Among the schools that call Winston-Salem home: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, Forsyth Tech Community College and UNC School of the Arts. Winston-Salem is easily accessible by Interstate 40 and U.S. 421. Piedmont Triad International Airport is 25 miles to the east. In recent years, Winston-Salem has ranked high on various magazine lists of best places for relocating or retiring. A variety of home styles are available, as are shopping and dining options and other amenities.