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T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E H I S T O R I C W I L M I N G T O N F O U N D AT I O N
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Threatened Castle Street Landmark Has Brighter Future
structure. The Jaffe Building was built between
1914 and 1919 and was the home of a
furniture business run by the Jaffe family for 50
years. It gained local recognition when it was
associated with the Wilmington 10 and civil
rights struggles during the 1970s. The
Tauheed Islamic Center under the leadership
of Iman Abdul Rahman Shareef had attempted
to restore the building for their use, but when
their efforts fell short they agreed to sell the
structure rather than see it demolished.
The Jaffe Building now appears “poised for
a rebirth”, stated Foundation Director George
Edwards. He added that, “it is very satisfying
to see a building on the most threatened list
saved. Saving building is what we are about.”
If anyone has historic photographs of the
Jaffe Building they are urgently needed by the
new owners. Please contact HWF at 762-2511,
or Gene Merritt at 343-8823. Photographs
would be returned.
Last November the Board of Historic
Wilmington Foundation awarded a $100,000
loan to the new owners and developers of the
H. Jaffe building at 714 Castle Street. Gene
Merritt, Peggy and Bud Dealey of PB&G
Partners LLC (as seen in the photo below
holding the check) purchased the property
from the Tauheed Islamic Center last fall and
then approached the Foundation for a short
term loan to jump-start their project. In return
for the loan, Historic Wilmington acquired a
do-not-demolish agreement from PB&G. This
agreement was based on their promise to file
Part 1 of their tax credit certification in the first
90 days (completed), and to donate a façade
easement after receiving the federal and state
preservation tax credits.
The building was listed on Historic
Wilmington Foundation’s 2006 Most
Threatened Historic Places list and the
Foundation had worked for years to save the
First IG40 Grant to Local Church Historic Wilmington Foundation awarded the first
grant from the new IG40 campaign before Christmas to Central Missionary Baptist Church at 702 Red Cross Street. The $500
grant was given to aid the congregation in repairing and stabilizing their historic church
building. The church congregation and trustees have worked diligently to restore and renew
their church and continue its proud tradition of service to the community. Central Baptist was
formed in 1883 and worships in the oldest African American Baptist church building (1888-89)
in Wilmington. In 2005 the Foundation
partnered with the church leadership to
guarantee a construction loan to facilitate
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HOME TOUR . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
PHOTO CLASS . . . . . . . . . . .7
BELVEDERE
PLANTATION LOST . . . . . . .7
their campaign to restore the historic manse
and convert it into income producing
rental property. This goal was successfully
completed and the manse was rented in
the summer of 2006. Continued on 8
VOLUNTEER NOW . . . . . . . .9
MEMBER SURVEY . . . . .11-12
CALL FOR PRESERVATION
AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
President’s Letter
HISTORIC WILMINGTON
FOUNDATION
One of my favorite examples of southern architecture is a classic Wrightsville
Beach Cottage with knotty pine walls and a big wrap-around porch. Air
conditioning and two million dollar lots sealed the fate of most of the older cottages
at Wrightsville Beach. The few that remain are disappearing quickly. The economic
forces that have changed the architectural composition of Wrightsville Beach are
marching towards Wilmington and our city is largely unprotected. Only three
commercial structures in the entire city are protected from demolition.
The historic area of Wilmington is one of the largest in the state. There are
examples of architecture representing most recognized nineteenth century styles.
Significant historical events have taken place on her streets and in her buildings.
Our historic downtown promotes tourism, business and revitalization of adjacent
areas. Wilmington’s historic architecture is a resource we should not take for granted
or lose to redevelopment.
There are several actions we can take to increase the protection of our
architecture and our heritage.
Promote preservation façade easements at every opportunity with owners of
historic properties. These easements protect the exterior of an historic structure,
prevent demolition and offer the owner significant tax incentives. The Historic
Wilmington Foundation will prepare these easements at no cost.
Promote increased landmark designations by the Wilmington City Council.
Following a landmark designation a property is taxed at 50% of its value in return
for protection. Encourage owners of significant historical commercial or
residential structures to request landmark designation.
Remind our elected leaders how important our historic core is to the
City of Wilmington. Encourage additional incentives and protection of our
historic buildings.
As the Historic Wilmington Foundation celebrates is forty-first year, I am
thankful for the great accomplishments of this organization. I am also certain that
our membership is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • 910.762.2511
John Murray, President
516 North Fourth Street
[email protected]
historicwilmington.org
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John Murray, President
Rodney Lenn Turner, Vice-President
John Bankson, Secretary
Maggie Ashburn, Treasurer
Don Britt, Executive Committee
Connor Keller, Executive Committee
Susi Hamilton, Past President
Charles H. Boney
Holly Bullard
Lawrence S. Craige
Gail Herring
Robert Hobson
Larry Hovis
Patti Jenkins
Tor Martin Ljung
Anne H. Murchison
Michael Murchison
Kevin O’Grady
Matt Scharf
Lillian Smith
Claire Stanley
Beverly Tetterton
Elizabeth Wright
STAFF
George W. Edwards
Executive Director
Gareth Evans
Associate Director
Aimée Jones
Events & Membership Coordinator
Christine Essey
Accountant
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Historic Wilmington
Foundation is to protect and preserve
the irreplaceable historic resources of
Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear Region.
The opinions expressed in The News
do not necessarily reflect the views of the
Foundation and Board of Trustees
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The
Director’s View
MEMBERS ARE OUR BEST RESOURCE
embership is the foundation of Historic Wilmington’s
for your efforts in recruiting new members, as well as incentives for
success and financial support. Without our members
the new member. Line up your prospects now. Explain our mission
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we would not survive. As members, you endorse the actions and
and programs to your friends and associates and they will want to
programs of the organization. You provide the volunteer base for the
join you and Historic Wilmington in supporting preservation. You
board and the committees and you provide critical financial support.
can play a powerful role in growing the Foundation.
Members are also our eyes and ears throughout the region. You advise
Also please consider increasing your own level of support, and
us of developing issues, threats to historic buildings, connect us to key
don’t forget to check with your employer about matching your
players on issues, and make suggestions for future initiatives.
membership. Many businesses are happy to do it and show their
We are fortunate to have a solid base of members, currently
about 1000, but we need to grow and reach new people throughout
our region. Increasing our membership would dramatically strengthen the organization and enable us to be a more proactive force for
preservation and the community quality of life issues we endorse. I
believe that many of the new residents of our region would be excit-
support for community nonprofits. Call us if you need help in
recruiting new members. Thank you!
Respectfully,
George W. Edwards
Mark Your Calendar
MARCH 13TH & 20TH
ed to learn of our programs and accomplishments and eager to join
Education Series, Snapshots of Wilmington
and support Historic Wilmington.
APRIL 14TH – 15TH
We will kick-off a new member based membership drive in the
Azalea Festival Home Tour
Spring (watch for details), and your support will make it work.
Will each of you take the responsibility to recruit one new individual
or family membership by July? Think of the results of your action:
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Sloop Point Plantation House Tour. A rare chance
to see North Carolina’s oldest home on Topsail
Sound. Only 70 tickets will be sold.
the membership would double! We will have some nice incentives
Call Pender County Historical Society – 910.259.8543
DO YOU HAVE YOUR IG40 DECAL?
“I Give (an extra) $40.00 a year”
Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Historic Preservation Leadership Since 1966
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Preservation Easements
and Covenants Held by
Historic Wilmington Foundation
The fall issue of The News highlighted the Foundation’s successful
preservation façade easement program. We hold 69 easements and
covenants and we are actively soliciting donations from more
property owners. Here is the list of properties protected by an
easement or covenant. If you have questions about how an
easement donation to Historic Wilmington Foundation will help
protect your building in perpetuity, and what the tax ramifications
could be, please contact George W. Edwards, Executive Director, at
910-762-2511 or email him at [email protected]
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West and East Streets
South and North Streets
510 Surry Street
Dudley-Chadborn House 323 S. Front
Dudley Mansion 400 South Front Street
DeRosset House 23 South 2nd Street
Z. W. Whitehead House 211 South 2nd Street
Northrop-Carr House 213 South 2nd Street
Warrock House 307 South 2nd Street
Warrock Rental House 309 South 2nd Street
Duls House 408 South 2nd Street
Reaves-Orrell House 512 South 2nd Street
Redd House/Ketchun-Brinson
Garage 513 South 2nd Street
William J. Reaves House 514 South 2nd Street
Burkhagen House 515 South 2nd Street
Bremer House 516 South 2nd Street
Allen-Gore House 517 South 2nd Street
Reaves-Allen House 518 South 2nd Street
519 South 2nd Street
Northrop-Waddell House 218 South 3rd Street
Murchison House 316 South 3rd Street
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Manse
516 North 4th Street
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
520 North 4th Street
Consolidated. Market and Engine House No. 3
602-604 North 4th Street.
Craig-Bowman House 811 South 5th Street
W. D. Mahn House 310 North 5th Street
Hannah Peschau House 507 North 5th Street
Bennett House 409 South 6th Street
701 South 6th Street
Craft House 119 North 6th Street
213 North 6th Street
Yopp-Goodman House 215 North 6th Street
John E. Taylor House 114 North 8th Street
115 North 8th Street
Fox Holden House 109 North 9th Street
113 South 9th Street and 113 South 9th.
506 Dawson
116 Castle Street
Brink-Goodman House 120 Castle Street
Blake House 202 Castle Street
Davis Ellis House 204 Castle Street
Ennett House 206 Castle Street
210 Castle Street
416 Castle Street
Cassidy House 1 Church Street
Cameron Dixon House 6 Church Street
706 Church Street
Andrew Smith House 116 Nun Street
119 Nun Street
Cummings-Duls House 120 Nun Street
St. John’s Lodge (Wilmington Children’s Museum)
114 Orange Street
W. I. Gore House 410 Orange Street
511 Dock Street
Hanby House and Store 722 Dock Street
Masonic Hall 125-127 Market Street
1508 Princess Street
1707 Princess Street
515 Chestnut Street
Chasten House 602 Chestnut Street
213 Polvogt Alley
Susan Moore House 205 Grace Street
Lazarus Hill Devine House 314 Grace Street
406 Grace Street
Steven Jewett House 408 Grace Street
410 Grace Street
C. Edward Bender House 501 Grace Street
John H. Kuck House 518 Grace Street
710 Walnut Street
714 Walnut Street
711 Red Cross Street
7520 Masonboro Sound Road
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Recently Approved Plaques
PARK AVENUE - POST OFFICE ALLEY, 1889
Park Avenue, now known as Post Office Alley, was created when the
US Post Office was built on the corner of Front and Chestnut streets.
A popular park was adjacent. Three buildings that faced the passage
still stand, including No. 3, which became Artists Gallery in 1958, part
of the Wilmington Art Association. The current post office replaced the
old brownstone structure in 1937.
CHADWICK-TEAGUE HOUSE, 416 CENTRAL BLVD., 1913
Craftsman style house, one of the first two residences in Sunset Park,
built for David Nicholas Chadwick (1884-1962), secretary-treasurer of
Fidelity Trust and Development Company, developer of Sunset Park;
and wife, Ethel Hopkins (1885-1966). Purchased in 1957 by Arthur
Franklin Teague (1916-2003), native of Gaston County, Master Mason,
Wilmington Lodge 319, A.F. and A.M., barber; and wife, Elizabeth
Ann Cutchin (1913-), native of Stanley County.
WATTS-EASON HOUSE, 2024 JEFFERSON ST., C. 1930
Bungalow built as rental property for Sallie Davis (1870-1961).
Purchased in 1934 by Benjamin C. Watts (1903-1989), pipefitter for
Cape Fear Shipbuilding Terminal; and wife, Annie Laura Shipp (19051981). Remained in family for twenty-eight years. In 1975, sold to
Claudius A. Eason (1935- ), native of Warsaw, NC, glazier mechanic
for Standard Glass; and wife, Jean Ezzell (1938- ).
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPEL, AIRLIE GARDENS, 1835
Greek Revival style church built for St. James Episcopal Parish on land
owned by Dr. Thomas H. Wright (1800-1861). In 1912, Gothic style
elements added by Pembroke Jones (1858-1919) on the occasion of the
marriage of daughter Sadie Green Jones (1887-1975) to John Russell
Pope (1874-1937). Chapel of ease for summer residents on Wrightsville
Sound, it is the oldest religious structure in New Hanover County.
FOLTZ-GIBSON HOUSE, 1804 MARKET ST., 1912
Colonial Revival style house built for Andrew J. Foltz, photographer
and partner in Ellis Studios and The Gem Studio; and wife, Lidie
Kendrick. Purchased the same year by Robert Weir Gibson (18391915), lumber dealer; and wife, Elizabeth R. (1840-1929). Daughter,
Margaret L. Gibson (1869-1950) was president of the NC Sorosis and a
founder of the Wilmington Public Library. They were natives of
Pennsylvania. House remained in family for twenty-three years.
A. O. MCEACHERN HOUSE, 312 SOUTH SIXTH ST., 1897
Queen Anne style built for Alexander Oldham McEachern
(1869-1962), pioneer dairyman who established Shadeland Dairy, which
became Echo Farms Dairy; and wife, Minnie Davis (1876-1952).
OAKDALE CEMETERY, 1852-1855
L. Turner, Surveyor
North Carolina’s first “rural cemetery,” incorporated as the Wilmington
Cemetery Company by an act of legislature on March 4, 1852. The
sixty-five acre site offered high land, picturesque topography, streams
and native vegetation. Organizers were civic leaders, many of who were
interested in horticulture. The initial interment, February 5, 1855, was
that of Annie, daughter of physician Armand John DeRosset, the first
president of the cemetery company. Within Oakdale’s boundaries are:
Hebrew Cemetery (1855); Masonic (1869), and Yellow Fever (1862)
areas; and a section for unknown Confederate dead (1867).
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HISTORIC WILMINGTON
F O U N DAT I O N
HomeTour Special
Visit nine historic homes this spring including an opportunity to see the
newly restored Runge - Fales House (where the ribbon cutting occurs),
and many other inviting historic homes.The tour focuses on downtown,
Forest Hills, Carolina Heights-all very walkable neighborhoods.
Tickets available now at a special members only rate of $10.
Tickets will be limited to one ticket per member.
Business members may purchase two tickets.
This special membership advantage will expire on April 12.
Ask us about membership specials during the ticket sales period.
tickets available
$10 per person available only at HWF
Historic Wilmington Foundation 516 North Fourth Street 910.762.2511
www.historicwilmington.org visit web site for descriptions and photographs.
$20 per person at the following locations
Local Harris Teeter Stores, The Ivy Cottage & other fine stores
Azalea Festival Ticket Office 5725 Oleander Drive 910.794.4650
ribbon cutting
Saturday, April 14, 2007
12:30 pm
Runge - Fales House
311 South 5th Avenue
Ice Cream Served By Middle & McDaniel
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Runge-Fales House
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311 S OUTH F IFTH AVE .
R IBBON - CUTTING HOUSE
This Greek Revival style house
was featured as a work-inprogress on last year’s tour. It was
built in the 1870s for German grocer and saloonkeeper Gerhardt
Runge and was purchased in 1922
by James B. Fales, owner of a
wholesale fish house. He added
the portico and wrap-around
porch.The south parlors were the
first medical office of James’ son,
Robert M. Fales, a physician and
local historian. J.B. Fales’ grandson has just completed a stunning restoration.
Enjoy free ice cream from Middle & McDaniel during Ribbon-Cutting.
THOM & RACHAEL GOOLSBY
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JACK & BARBARA MCPHAIL
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Pinner House
615 S OUTH S ECOND S T.
Built in 1902, this Queen Ann
cottage was completely renovated after it burned in 2006.
Despite a condemnation order
the owner saved the property
with support from HWF.The
original floors and most of the
original windows survived and
features like the molding were
replicated as part of the rebuilding.
Goolsby Home
102 S OUTH F IFTH AVE .
A fine example of new infill
construction, this grand
Italianate was built in 1999
and beautifully matches the
style of Fifth Avenue.The
owners adapted historic
features such as crown
molding and the hardwood
floors were salvaged from a
Masonic Temple.
South’n France
822 O RANGE S T.
This commercial building with front-facing gable is remembered as the Tide Water
Café, a small luncheonette that served the employees of the nearby Tide Water
Electric power company. It has
operated as everything from a
corner convenience store to a
nightclub called “The Spiderweb”.
This salmon pink building has been
creatively converted into a home
and workspace with unique
character by the husband and
wife owners of South’n France
Bon Bons.
GENE WICHMANN
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PASCAL SIEGLER & CHARLENE DUPRAY
Latimer-Waddell House
218 S OUTH T HIRD S T.
This brick Italianate style home,
built for industrialist William
Latimer in 1885, was deeded in
1886 to Ellen Savage, second wife
of US Congressman and Mayor
Alfred Moore Waddell. Rear
was enlarged and some of the
wonderful features include a
spacious raised deck, elegant
staircase and five fireplaces.
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Doscher House
1906 P RINCESS S TREET
Circa 1912 foursquare house on a
beautiful street in one of Wilmington’s
first streetcar suburbs.This home
was purchased by the current owners
in 2003 and has original molding,
a second story sunroom and a
charming private garden.
LYNN MCINTYRE
DAVID & JULIE FREDERIKSEN
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Holladay-Whitehead House
401 S OUTH T HIRD S T.
Queen Anne style house built in 1892
for William Holladay, an Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad clerk. His grandson, also
William, starred on Broadway in the
1930s and resided here.The house
contains a sun room, beautiful kitchen
and elegant formal dining room as well
as unique features added by the
current owners.
LINDA & WAYNE BRUCE
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Burriss-Bunn House
420 W RIGHT S T. Circa 1899 Neoclassical
Revival style house built for Sylvester Burriss,
carpenter and Confederate Veteran.
Purchased in 1919 by James Henry Bunn, a
cabinet maker, the house remained in the
Bunn family for forty-seven years. Beautifully
renovated five years ago by HWF member
Jim Rolquin from a poor state of repair, this
home anchors a revitalizing neighborhood.
PAUL D’ANGELO
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Leake Home
20 F OREST H ILLS D RIVE
Built in 1964 this Cape Cod
style house was one of the last
built in the original Forest Hills
neighborhood. It was bought
in 2004 from the estate of the
original owner and extensively
renovated, with 200 year-old
riverwood flooring, a rebuilt
porch and a much expanded
kitchen.
SAM & LYNN LEAKE
Belvedere Plantation
Historic Building
Photo-documentation Class… house purposely burned
Offered by Ed Zirkle, Professional Photographer in
cooperation with Historic Wilmington Foundation
General photography limited to 12 beginning, intermediate
or advanced students. The class will be offered on March
24th and April 7th, Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm. Lunch
provided each Saturday. The class begins at Zirkle’s studio,
3420 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington.
Topics covered include:
1. importance of the documentary photography
2. general overview of cameras.
3. lens and their adjustments.
4. digital or film discussion.
5. brief overview of the Zone System and exposure control.
6. shooting the house.
7. editing your work.
8. printing your work and publishing to the web.
This class is open to film or digital cameras. Class
registration $125 for members of Historic Wilmington
Foundation and $150 for non-members.
Additional information can be found by calling
910-297-8433 or 910-762-2511
DO YOU HAVE
A MATCH?
Double your gift to HWF through your
company’s matching gift program.
As a member, you’re keenly aware that we rely on
donations to continue our preservation efforts.
Without additional cost to you, your gift can make
twice the impact. If your annual gift to HWF is $250,
with a matching gift, HWF receives an extra
$250 and lists you as a $500 donor.
ASK YOUR HR DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS TODAY!
By Chuck Wilson
A home of importance
to early Cape Fear history
was purposely burned to
the ground recently by
the developer of a new
waterfront community
on Sloop Point Road
in Hampstead.
Instead of working
with the Pender County
Historical Society to see if
the landmark Belvedere Plantation house could be saved by
moving it to another location as had been requested, the home
was instead turned over by the owners of the Virginia Bay
property to the Sloop Point Volunteer Fire Department to burn
down. The importance of the home to the community was
probably unknown to the volunteer fire department.
The Belvedere Plantation home was built in the first few
years of the 19th century and was one of only two homes
from this period remaining in the eastern half of Pender County
and one of only a handful of this age remaining in
the entire Cape Fear Region.
Also known as the Merrick-Nixon home, George Merrick
purchased the tract in 1759. It is believed he died in the home in
1804. James Nixon purchased the property in 1822 from the
Merrick heirs and generations of Nixon family members lived in
the home until the 1950s. In 1958, Dr. Ransey Weathersbee, a
Wilmington dentist, purchased the property and after many
years of using the home as a weekend retreat, Dr. Weathersbee’s
widow, Dorothy, sold the property to Dr. and Mrs. Landon B.
Anderson of Wilmington in the 1970s. Dr. Anderson is a former
President of Historic Wilmington Foundation. The Andersons
moved the home from its site on what is now the Belvedere
Plantation development to a 25-acre creek-front site off Sloop
Point Road. The Andersons sold this site to the developers who
are now creating a number of lots for sale and development.
The burning of the Belvedere Plantation home was a major
unnecessary loss to Pender County history and the entire Cape
Fear Region. Because of its importance, the home had been
placed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the
residence of two important Pender County families dating back
to the colonial period.
The Pender County Historical Society has taken the lead in
publicizing the action of those responsible for having the site
burned down. We also plan to work with the Pender County
Planning Board to insure that they are aware of this action should
those responsible seek to develop additional property in Pender
County. Historic Wilmington Foundation hopes this loss can
highlight the fragility of our historic fabric and that it will promote vigilance from all those interested in historic preservation
to prevent careless development and unnecessary demolitions.
This article is used by permission of the
Pender County Historical Society Newsletter
Winter 2007-The News
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Wilmington: Building Community
Out of Conflict
HWF is proud to announce the sixth annual Building Community
lecture series, which examines snapshots of Wilmington at key
moments in its rich history. The series is presented by the Historic
Collaborative; consisting of Bellamy Mansion Museum of
History & Design Arts, Cape Fear Museum of History and
Science, Historic Wilmington Foundation, and Lower Cape Fear
Historical Society.
Tuesday, March 13
7 to 8.30 PM, Roudabush’s Café, 33 South Front Street
Snapshot of 1966
Reflections on Wilmington’s architectural character and local
preservation efforts provide a candid look at this watershed year
and decade.
Beverly Tetterton, Local History Librarian
41st Annual Meeting
Welcomes State Preservationist
Historic Wilmington Foundation held its 41st Annual Meeting on
January 25th at St. James Church. More than 70 members
attended and listened to featured guest speaker, Peter Sandbeck,
North Carolina’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.
Sandbeck’s talk, “Storm Warning: The Future of Preservation on
the N.C. Coast,” was a thought-provoking presentation on the
future of preservation in coastal communities. Members also got
the chance to meet new Board members-physician Tor Martin
Ljung, retired land use attorney Kevin O’ Grady, accountant
Maggie Ashburn at McGladrey and Pullen, Vice President in
Wachovia’s Private Banking department Gail Herring, and local
attorney Lawrence S. Craige. Historic Wilmington also thanked
outgoing President Susi Hamilton and installed new President
John Murray. In addition to John, new officers elected were;
Rodney Turner, Vice President; John Bankson, Secretary; Maggie
Ashburn, Treasurer, and Connor Keller and Don Britt to the
Executive Committee.
Tuesday, March 20
7 to 8.30 PM, Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street
Snapshot of 2025
A look at conflict and cooperation during Wilmington’s
rapid periods of growth frame a view of the city’s future.
Dr. James Leutze, UNCW Chancellor Emeritus
Reception following at the Bellamy Mansion Museum
Individual Venues
$10.00 Member Price $15.00 Non-member Price
$7.00 Student Price
To reserve a space, please call HWF at 910.762.2511
New Board Members (left to right): Maggie Ashburn,
Gail Herring, Tor Ljung and Lawrence Craige join newly
elected President John Murray.
First IG40 Grant to Local Church
Continued
Historic Wilmington’s IG40 program, which stands for
I Give (an extra) $40 a year, is designed to raise new
money for worthy community initiatives in historic
preservation. The Foundation allocates the funds raised
by IG40 to a community initiative and hopes to
designate monies to the renewal of the Repair Affair
(a program to repaint and repair historic homes of
moderate income residents). IG40 was begun under
Past President Susi Hamilton, who stated that “These
initiatives will have a significant and positive impact in
Wilmington and help in the furtherance of our
mission.” The Foundation has raised more than $2000
for IG40. Contact the Foundation if you want to make
your contribution.
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Above: Church trustees (left to right) Eva Williams,
Paul McGill, Marjorie Peoples, receive their IG40 check
from George Edwards of HWF.
Left: Church trustees cut the ribbon at the manse
CALL
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ACTION-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES GALORE
Volunteer opportunities abound with Historic
BUILDINGS WORTH SAVING (BWS)
Is a subcommittee of PAC. BWS developed and implemented
Wilmington and if you would like to make
the Preservation for Profit workshop on rehabilitating historic
a difference in historic preservation this is your
buildings and homes in the 2006. BWS meets monthly
chance! The following are some immediate
Feb-October.
needs for volunteers:
PRESERVATION AWARDS COMMITTEE
Reviews nominations and selects winners for annual
5K RUN FOR PRESERVATION
preservation awards. Awards are given during National
Organizes and staffs our 5K Run through historic downtown
Preservation Month in May.
Wilmington in September. Chair: Connor Keller. Meets Monthly
Chair: John Bankson. Meets February – May as needed.
January – September, and as necessary
REPAIR AFFAIR (NEW)
DEVELOPMENT
Plans and implements Repair Affair, a weekend event to help
Responsible for expanding the Foundation’s revenue through
make repairs to historic homes occupied by moderate and low
individual and corporate participation and works on major gift
income, elderly or disabled residents.
and planned giving programs. Chair needed. Meetings to be
Chair: Needed. Committee will determine meeting time
arranged by the committee.
URBAN PROPERTIES
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Handles property acquisitions, options, rehabilitation work
Responsible for planning frequent educational programs,
and resale of properties purchased with the Revolving Fund.
lectures and tours. Chair: needed. Meets Monthly on first
Also considers strategies for saving and rehabilitating
Wednesday at noon, but could be changed to accommodate
historic properties. Develops and maintains Wilmington’s
new members.
Most Threatened Historic Places program.
Chair: Michael Murchison. Meets: Second Monday of each
PLAQUE
month, 12 noon.
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Administers the plaque program; reviews and approves
We need skilled photographers to help shoot events, and other
Meets: second Wednesday of each month, 4.00 pm
assignments. It would help if you have your own camera-either
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recommends plaque text. Chair Beverly Tetterton.
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historical information submitted by homeowners and
35mm or digital. HWF will cover costs.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Reviews and advises on special events, particularly the Gala
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and the spring Home Tour. Handles public relations strategies
Have you always thought you might win a Pulitzer or at least
for the organization, develops a yearly proactive public
see your name in print? Well, here’s your chance. Historic
relations calendar. Assists with sponsorships as needed.
Wilmington needs a few good writers willing to tackle
Chair: Needed. Meeting time to be set by committee
assignments, and generate articles for The News, our quarterly
preservation newsletter. If you have newsletter or writing
PRESERVATION ACTION
experience we need you!
Addresses preservation and development issues in Historic
Wilmington’s service area. This committee also deals with
The compensation for all these volunteer opportunities is the
preservation advocacy issues and helps the Foundation
satisfaction of a job well done and the knowledge that you
develop policy and public response for issues.
helped Historic Wilmington further the cause of preservation!
Chair: Larry Hovis. Meets: Fourth Thursday of each month,
If interested, contact George W. Edwards at 762-2511 or
4:30pm
[email protected].
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A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
Moved to New Headquarters at 516 North Fourth Street
Annual Membership Meeting
Initiated IG40 preservation grant program
Participated in Wilmington Garden Show
Co-sponsored lecture series, Wilmington: Building Community,
with Cape Fear Museum, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, and the
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Presented highly successful Home Tour during Azalea Festival
Co-sponsored the Saving Spaces Affordable Housing Competition
with the Bellamy Mansion Museum, City of Wilmington and
Wilmington AIA
Presented James D. & Rosalie W. Carr Memorial plaque to Zebulon
Latimer House
Received Wilmington Cup from Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
Approved 27 new HWF Plaques. There are now 470.
Hosted 5 Plaque receptions.
Presented Katherine Howell award for dedicated service to the
Foundation to Jim Snow
Presented 9 Preservation Awards during National Historic
Preservation Month
Preservation Month - hosted Bald Head Island, James Post
& Wood Bros. tours
Hosted Stanley Lowe, National Trust VP for Community
Revitalization
Featured Lowe at community address and breakfast for
community leaders
Co-hosted very successful collaborative event, Flavor of the
Past – Sounds of Wilmington
Hosted Friends of Members Fourth Annual ‘Shrimparoo’
at Pilot House
Offered Post-Thanksgiving Tour of the historic Mt. Lebanon
Chapel at Airlie
Annual Gala – Battleship Ballyhoo - successful at USS North Carolina
Provided architectural review for renovations to various historic structures
Assisted property owners with preservation research
SHPO Dr. Jeffrey Crow announced our first Most Threatened
Historic Places List
Provided second preservation resource team for Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church
Provided preservation resource team for 1207 Market Street
service station
Facilitated Central Missionary Baptist Church’s Manse rehabilitation
Awarded first IG40 grant to Central Missionary Baptist Church
for roof repair
Announced first two saves from Most Threatened List –
1207 Market St. & Jaffe Bldg.
Promoted historic preservation and HWF extensively through
all local media
Preservation advocacy to City Council and HPC on multiple issues
Worked extensively with all local governments on Riverfront
Mixed Use Zoning
Assisted Preservation North Carolina with Annual Preservation
Conference
Completed review of Preservation Easement records with photo
documentation
Presented preservation address to community groups
Conducted second HWF Year-End Appeal
Conducted direct mail membership appeal
Provided 40 referrals to preservation specialists and contractors
Handled over 100 real estate inquiries from buyers, sellers and realtors
Presented 1st Preservation For Profit Workshop to 55 attendees
Presented Dr. William Moore’s book signing for Masonic Temples
Annual Holiday Party for members
Published 3 editions of The News
1000 Members Strong
Aimée Jones, originally from Chapel Hill, NC, joins HWF as the new Events
and Membership Coordinator. Aimée worked at
the PBS & NPR affiliates in Jacksonville, Florida,
where she handled development, membership
and auction fundraisers. She also owned,
managed and performed at an improv comedy
theatre in Jacksonville where she worked to
cultivate both the audience and corporate sponsors. She got her start in TV
news in Wilmington at WECT-TV 6 in 1991, where she stayed for over five years.
Aimée is very active in the Wilmington community as a volunteer for the
Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Arts Center and, of course, with the Historic
Wilmington Foundation. Welcome Aimée!
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HWF welcomes UNC-W Communication
Studies student
Mary Lee as an
intern during
the spring. Mary
has already
provided invaluable assistance
with annual
events and
membership
efforts such as
the Azalea
Home Tour. Mary has an interest in real
estate after graduation.
Welcome Mary!
Membership Sur vey
The following survey is being conducted to gather opinions about the Historic Wilmington Foundation.
Your response will inform us more about your interests relating to historic presevation and our programs.
We would appreciate your response by April 6, 2007. You can return the survey to HWF via mail or fax.
Mailing Address: 516 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Fax: (910) 762-1551
Describe the ways you relate/have related to the HWF. (Please check all that apply).
__Donations
__Attend events/activities
__Serve on Committees
__Preservation Advocate
__Volunteer
__Board Member/Officer
__Offer Professional Expertise
Other: ______________________________________________
How do you hear about Historic Wilmington’s services, programs and activities? (Please check all that apply).
__Newsletter
__Family/Friends
__Direct Mail
__Newspaper Articles/Ads
__Television
__Volunteer of HWF
__HWF Website
__E-mail Alerts
__Networking through Organizations
Other: _____________________________________________________________________
What originally attracted you to join HWF? (Please check all that apply).
__Interest in Historic Preservation
__HWF Events/Activities
__Social Opportunity
__Volunteer Opportunities
__Interest in local preservation
__Live in a historic district
Other: ___________________________________________________________________
Which current membership benefits appeal the most to you? (Please rank in order of appeal).
(5) Most Appealing and (1) Least Appealing
__Free/Reduced admission to activities and events
__HWF Newsletter
__Invitations to lectures, workshops, and special events hosted by HWF
__Involvement in HWF: events, volunteer, committees, board member, etc.
__Opportunity to support historic preservation in the region
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following by putting an “X” in the boxes provided.
I would be likely to attend HWF events…
Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
… If the event provided free food/refreshments
… If I knew about upcoming events.
… If HWF offered more events that interested me.
… If I could bring someone who is not a HWF
member at the same cost as a member.
… If my friends/colleagues wanted to go.
… If they offered preservation education.
… If they were free or low cost.
How effectively do you think each of the following inform you about HWF events and activities?
Don’t Know Very Ineffective Ineffective Neither Effective Very Effective
Ads/Info on the local radio station(s)
Ads/Stories in local newspapers
Direct Mail
Direct e-mail from HWF
Flyers around Wilmington area
Word-of-Mouth
HWF Website
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Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following events/activities:
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Haven’t Attended
Annual Gala
Volunteer Opportunities
Workshops/Lectures
Holiday Party
Annual Shrimparoo
Annual 5K Run
Plaque Program
Azalea Festival Home Tour
Preservation Awards
Advocacy
Have you ever attended the annual Gala?
____ Yes
____No
I would likely attend the annual Gala if: (Please Check all that apply).
__Dress attire included business formal
__Dress attire was black tie
__If the event was held indoors
__If the event was held outdoors
__If I knew about the event earlier in the year (approximately 6 months before the event)
How much are you willing to pay per ticket to attend the annual Gala?
__Between $75 and $100
__Between $100 and $125
__Between $125 and $150
What could HWF do to change and/or improve the Gala? (Please check all that apply).
__Lower Cost
__Allowing Non-members to Attend
__More Activities (Ex: Raffle)
__Higher Priced Auction Items (ex. vehicles, vacations)
__More Casual Attire
Other: _______________
What is your dining preference for the Gala? (Please check all that apply).
__Sit-Down Buffet
__Dining
__Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
How long have you been a member?
__ Less than 1 year
__1-5 years
__6-10 years
__More than 10 years
What is your level of membership?
__Cornerstone ($5000)
__Benefactor ($500+)
__Sponsor ($100)
__Individual ($40)
__Leadership ($1000)
__Patron ($250)
__Small Business ($100)
__Student ($15)
Does your membership meet your expectations?
__Yes
__Corporate Benefactor ($500)
__Corporate Patron ($250)
__Family/Household ($60)
__No
If you checked no, please explain: ____________________________________________
Check the age of the adults in your household: (Please check all that apply).
__19 to 24
__25 to 34
__35 to 44
__45 to 54
__55 to 64
Are there any children under the age of 18 in your household? __Yes
__65 or older
__No
If yes, how many children are there? ____
Additional Comments: ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please add further comments on an additional sheet. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
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HISTORICWILMINGTON.ORG
CALL FOR 2007 PRESERVATION
Award Nominations
This May is National Historic Preservation month and the Historic Wilmington Foundation will once again recognize
outstanding preservation projects completed before April 2007 through our Preservation Awards. These awards are
presented to people whose contributions demonstrate excellence in the categories of restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive
reuse, and appropriate new construction in a historic district. We also honor individuals and groups for their preservation
efforts with Awards of Merit. Historic structures over 50 years old qualify for restoration awards and all projects and
properties must be located within the Lower Cape Fear region. By identifying worthy projects, the Foundation
strives to educate the community on the importance of preservation and the role historic structures play in building
community identity.
The Historic Wilmington Foundation is also requesting nominations for 2007 Preservation Awards in the following
categories: David Brinkley Preservationist of the Year Award and the Thomas H. Wright Award for Lifetime Achievement
in Preservation. Nominations must be received by Monday, May 11th, 2007. Self-nominations are allowed.
H ISTORIC W ILMINGTON F OUNDATION ’ S 2007 P RESERVATION AWARDS
NOMINATION FORM (MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 11, 2007)
Suggested Award Category: ________________________________________________________________________
Building or Project Name: _________________________________
Building Style:__________________________
Date of Construction: ___________________________ Project Completion Date: ____________________________
Nominee’s Name: _______________________________ Project Address:___________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________
Owner’s Name & Contact info (if different from nominee): _______________________________________________
We also require a brief history of the structure/site and a description of the preservation project.
516 North Fourth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or fax to: 910.762.1551
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November ‘06 - January ‘07
LEADERSHIP
Mr. & Mrs. Cosmo Smith
Risa Kell & Fred Cerequas
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis T. Nunnelee II
Dr. & Mrs. James R. Beeler
Mr. Richard Biberstein, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin F. Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Jarrett
Mr. Bill Hale
Dr. & Mrs. Dwight Davidson
Mr. Charles W. Brown
Mr. Mickey G. Southerland
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Boushee
Mr. & Mrs. George C. Mahler
Col. & Mrs. Arthur A. Lovgren
Mr. Tray Rorie
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Perdew
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Reaves
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Turner
Drs. Thomas & Michele M. Clancy
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. Earl McMillen III
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cooley
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Daughtry
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Grady
Mr. & Mrs. Wright Smith
Mr. Wilbert J. Carter
Ms. Margaret D. Hutaff
BENEFACTOR
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wright
PATRON
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Ruffner Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. G. Deanes Gornto
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Wallach
Dr. & Mrs. John W. Ormand Jr.
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Mr. & Mrs. Ian K. Lamberton
Mrs. Thomas B. Grainger
Mrs. Richard S. Shreve
Mr. Edward Turberg & Mrs. Janet Seapker
Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. MacQueen
Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Bolles
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bourgeois
Mr. & Mrs. A. Mark Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Lane
Dr. & Mrs. Emile Werk
Mrs. Lyndi Wright
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Beck
Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt Merritt
Mr. & Mrs. Rolf Sass
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Murchison II
Dr. & Mrs. David B. Sloan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Christian H. Trask
Mr. & Mrs. George Rountree III
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Point
Mr. Russ J. La Belle
Ms. Marie Watson Cherry
Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. McArtor
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INDIVIDUAL
Ms. Jennifer Windley
Ms. Jinger D. Lyon
Mr. Darrell W. McCall
Ms. Ann T. Tinder
Mr. Laurence C. Bergman
Ms. Serena Lau
Mrs. Sue Metts
Mr. James Proctor
Mr. Carroll T. Overton III
Mrs. Charles M. Block
Ms. Annie Brittin
Ms. Sara Fruechtenicht
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Mrs. Jean T. Poole
Ms. Laura Padgett
Capt. Walter M. Bullard, Jr.
Ms. Gold Walker
Mr. Ned Irvine
Ms. Penny Pridemore
Mr. John F. Howard, Sr.
Mrs. Eleanor Price
Mr. Richard C. Andrews
Mr. Donald R. Morton
Mr. Alexander Cook
Mrs. Richard Wright
Capt. Frank S. Conlon
Ms. Wanda B. Coston
Ms. Constance N. Parker
Ms. Patricia Shaw
Mrs. Margaret F. Heyward
Mrs. Louise W. Wells
Mr. Charles Wilson
Ms. Laura Harriss Head
Mr. Erich L. Cluxton
Miss Carol Ellis
Mr. Dennis Deasy
Mrs. Kimbrough Tayloe
Mrs. Elizabeth McCauley
Mr. Bruce W. Deschamps
Dr. D. Edmond Miller
Mr. J. F. Newber, Jr.
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
Bruce B. Cameron Foundation
CORPORATE PATRON
Bob King Auto Mall
SMALL BUSINESS
Becker Builders Supply Co.
Tinga Nursery Inc.
Real Properties, LLC
Charles Henson Painting
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Mrs. Ann Hutteman
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Maloy
SPONSOR
Dr. & Mrs. James R. Beeler
Larry & Alice Hovis
Mrs. Janet S. Wilkins
Mr. & Mrs. B.R. Staton
Mr. Laurence Sprunt
Mrs. Lorraine J. Kiedaisch
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Overman, Jr.
Rogers Building Corporation
Mr. Henry L. May
Mrs. Hannah Block
Mr. J.F. Newber, Jr
Mr. Tim May
Dr. Patricia B. Lerch
Tinga Nursery Inc.
Terri & Peter Brown
Mr. John Boone
FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD
George & Angie Edwards
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Hardy
Mr. Curtis Sewell
Curt & Sharon Stiles
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Rohler, Jr.
Mrs. Katherine R. Fox
Jerry & Alice Wine
Drs. Thomas & Michele M. Clancy
Mr. & Mrs. William Moore
Martie Rice
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lawler
Mr. John Johnson
NEW FOUNDATION GIFT
Mr. & Mrs. John Monroe
Mrs. Elaine Werner
Robert R. Bellamy
Memorial Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Hardy
Mr. Farrell Teague
Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Johnston
INDIVIDUAL
Mrs. R. Bertram Williams, Jr.
Mr. Tony Dale Howell
Mr. John Boone
Ms. Diane Brann
Mrs. Joan P. Rodgers
Mr. Steve Walker
Mr. Randy Shackelford
SMALL BUSINESS
The Thomson Company
IG40
Mr. Randy L. Shackelford
Mr. Jim Snow
2006 YEAR END APPEAL DONORS
Mrs. Elaine Warshauer
Mr. & Mrs. Earl McMillen III
Ms. Elizabeth Macchainnigh
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The businesses that advertise in The News have generously made contributions to the Foundation to help underwrite this publication.
We thank them for their support and encourage our members to patronize their businesses.
Call 910.762.2511 for advertising rates and information.
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