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"State Champions" in a truck in front of the Wilmington Morning Star's offices in the 100 block of Chestnut Street, with the Cape Fear Hotel in the background.
Chesnut Street, Cape Fear Hotel, Wilmington Morning Star
"State Champions" in a truck in front of the Wilmington Morning Star's offices in the 100 block of Chestnut Street, with the Cape Fear Hotel in the background. This could possibly be one of the championship teams of New Hanover High School, which...
Louis T. Moore Collection

American Legion Hut in Post Office Park, Chestnut Street, 100 block. Front of the Cape Fear Hotel is at left.
Post Office Park, American Legion, Cape Fear Hotel, Chestnut Street
American Legion Hut in Post Office Park, Chestnut Street, 100 block. Front of the Cape Fear Hotel is at left.
Louis T. Moore Collection

Another Front View, First Presbyterian Church
churches, First Presbyterian Church, Third Street, Orange Street
The First Presbyterian Church has been plagued by at least three fires in its history. Dating from 1818, the first church was located in the 100 block of South Front Street between Dock and Orange streets. It burned in 1819 and another church was...
Dr. Robert M. Fales Collection

Bridger Store, Bladenboro, NC
Blande County, North Carolina, retail shops, farm supplies, general stores, historic buildings, businessmen, prominent families
The Bridger Corporation, at 100 Main St., located in a large 2-story brick building in downtown Bladenboro has annouced its closing. The sign in the window announces a "liquidation sale early in May" . There is yard equipment in the showroom window...
Star-News Image Archive

Bridgers House
Neoclassical Revival style house built for Elizabeth Eagles Haywood (1857-1932), widow of Preston L. Bridgers. Remained in Bridgers family until 1944. Headquarters of American Legion Post #10 from 1944 to 1972.
Port City Architecture

Cape Fear Cyclists
New Hanover County, North Carolina, bikers, bicycles, races, clubs, elected officials, holidays, Revolutionary War site, historical sites, Cape Fear River, Water St.
Seven participants in the Cape Fear Cyclist's Hot 100 Fun Ride string out along Highway 421 on the first leg of their 100 mile ride. The Labor Day weekend ride, with Mayor Don Betz acting as official starter, began at Riverfront Park in downtown...
Star-News Image Archive

Chestnut Street - 100 block.
Orton, Post Office, Post Office Park, Murchison Building, Cape Fear Club, Cape Fear Hotel, N. Front Street, Chestnut Street
The photo shows (from left), the Orton Hotel (on Front Street), the back of the Post Office and Post Office Park, the Murchison Building and the Cape Fear Hotel. The columns at right are those of the Cape Fear Club building. In 1888, Colonel...
Louis T. Moore Collection

Children on bicycles, decorated for a Decoration Day parade in the 100 block of Church Street.
Parade, Church Street, Decoration Day
Children on bicycles, decorated for a Decoration Day parade in the 100 block of Church Street. Note brick pavement on street.
Louis T. Moore Collection

City Market - 100 block, South Front Street
S. Front Street, City Market
The City Market at 120-124 South Front Street, was built in 1879-1880 by the Wilmington Market Company and was sold to the City of Wilmington in 1882. The building was a two-story structure, with two towers on Front Street. In 1919, the market...
Louis T. Moore Collection

City Market - South Front Street - 100 block.
City Market, S. Front Street
Stall operators show off their wares in the interior of the market. The City Market at 120-124 South Front Street, was built in 1879-1880 by the Wilmington Market Company and was sold to the City of Wilmington in 1882. The building was a two-story...
Louis T. Moore Collection

City Market - South Front Street - 100 block.
City Market, S. Front Street, Nixon
The Wesley A. Nixon family pose in the interior of the city market. Children, left to right: Harry A. Nixon, Velma E. Nixon and Addie L. Nixon.
Louis T. Moore Collection

College of Physicians and Surgeons
physicians, Surgeons
The cornerstone of the College of Physicians and Surgeons that operated in Wilmington from 1871 to 1874. The building was located in the 100 block of N. Third Street near the Northwest corner of Third and Princess.
Dr. Robert M. Fales Collection

Confederate Memorial - Plaza, intersection of South Third and Dock streets.
Confederacy, Memorial, S. Third Street, Dock Street, Bridgers
The monument, center, has a wreath in front, possibly marking a patriotic holiday. At right, is the Bridgers House (100 South Third Street) and the MacRae-Dix House (108 South Third Street). Built by J. C.Wood, R. B. Wood and James F. Post, the...
Louis T. Moore Collection

Confederate Memorial Monument - Unveiling ceremony - 1924.
Confederacy, Monument, Memorial, Dock Street, S. Third Street, Bacon, Boney
Designed by Henry Bacon, the monument, located on the plaza at intersection of South Third and Dock streets was donated to the City of Wilmington in 1924, by Gabriel Boney. The sculptor of the two bronze figures, representing courage and...
Louis T. Moore Collection

Depression Years - North Fourth Street - 100 block; Princess Street, 300 block.
Great Depression, N. Fourth Street, Princess Street, WPA
Welfare workers (W.P.A.) line up for a week's pay when Community Drive at Greenfield Lake was being built. The brick house in the center background is the Fulton House on North Fourth Street.
Louis T. Moore Collection

Depression Years - North Fourth Street - 100 block; Princess Street, 300 block.
Great Depression, N. Fourth Street, Princess Street, WPA
Welfare workers (W.P.A.) line up for a week's pay when Community Drive at Greenfield Lake was being built. The brick house in the center background is the Fulton House on North Fourth Street.
Louis T. Moore Collection

Dr. J. B. Sidbury, Jr. and Dr. George M. Koseruba
Koseruba family, Sidbury family, physicians, medicine, Rayle family
Dr. James Buren Sidbury, Jr., son of James Buren, Sr. and Willie Daniel Sidbury, was born January 13th, 1922, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His father James and sister, Rowena S. Hall Lenart, were also Physicians (Pediatrics). He married Ms....
Dr. Robert M. Fales Collection

Dr. James Buren Sidbury
Sidbury family, physicians, Babies Hospital, Dr. James Buren Sidbury
Dr. James Buren Sidbury, Jr., son of James Buren, Sr. and Willie Daniel Sidbury, was born January 13th, 1922, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His father James and sister, Rowena S. Hall Lenart, were also Physicians (Pediatrics). He married Ms....
Dr. Robert M. Fales Collection

Feast of Pirates parade float in front of the Sorosis Building, 100 block, North Third Street.
Feast of Pirates, Parade, Sorosis Building, N. Third Street, City Hall, Thalian Hall
Feast of Pirates parade float in front of the Sorosis Building, 100 block, North Third Street.
Louis T. Moore Collection

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