N. Third Street, Sorosis, MacMillan and Cameron Garage
MacMillan and Cameron Garage (automotive company) is at left center, showing its battery and electrical services section. Early gas pumps are closer to the corner. On the right is the North Carolina Sorosis Clubhouse, before brick was added to its...
At left, on the corner of Fourth and Dock streets is the George R. French House at 103 South Fourth Street. The house was built ca. 1850 and is in a transitional style, with both Greek Revival and Italianate elements. Next to the corner house is...
Potter, Market Street, Second Street, Third Street
The frame house, with double piazzas (center) was located on north side of Market Street between Second and Third streets. It was here on April 10, 1844, that the famous legislator, Henry Clay (1777-1852), spoke to local citizens from the second...
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...
Courthouse, Annex, Princess Street, N. Third Street
Leslie N. Boney of Wilmington, with Herbert C. Chivers of New York, consulting architect, designed the stone-faced Neo-classical Revival Annex. The cornerstone was laid on February 6, 1925 and the structure was completed later the same year. The...
N. Second Street, Chestnut Street, Post Office, Post Office Park, Cape Fear Hotel, Murchison Building, Murchison/Acme Building
The view is from an upper floor or roof of a building on the east side of North Second Street. Post Office Alley, the top of the Orton Hotel on Front Street, the rear of the old stone Post Office are visible across Post Office Park. The Murchison...