disadvantaged, learning , Wilmington, North Carolina
Children help Tannis Nelson of the PTA unload books from her car at Vesta Village. This is the third reading center established in public housing in the last four years. Books are donated by civic groups and individuals. The other centers are in...
Wilmington, New Hanover county, North Carolina, downtown, historical finds, archaeologists, 19th century, 1800's, rain water, containers,
Rita Elliott, sitting on upturned bucket at right, takes down information from Ed Glazier, center, who is inside a 19th century cistern while an unidentified worker at top of photo digs outside the cistern. It was found under the parking area at...
Wilmingtons first black Masonic lodge, founded in 1866. Built in late Greek Revival style by members of Giblem Lodge No. 2, Free and Accepted Prince Hall Masons. Served black community as cultural center, city market, and library. In 1875, site...
Third building constructed to house St.. Johns Lodge No. 1, A.F. & A.M. Until 1899 third floor used by several masonic lodges. Receptions held here for Henry Clay (1844), Daniel Webster (1847), and President James K. Polk (1849). Public Hall on...
The original Italianate style center section was financed by philanthropist Mary Tileston Hemenway (1820-1894) and designed by John A. Fox, both of Boston, MA; James Walker, local supervising architect; Strausz & Rice of Wilmington, builders....
Gothic Revival style church built for second oldest Catholic parish in NC. Home church of Thomas F. Price (1860-1919), co-founder of Maryknoll Fathers. James Gibbons (1834-1921), first Vicar Apostolic of NC, began writing the book The Faith of Our...
Queen Anne style building erected to replace old North Fourth Street farmers market and fire house. Market operated here until 1917. In 1977 fire department moved to Princess Place Drive. Wilmington Boxing Center, under the management of...
Late Gothic Revival style church built for African Methodist Episcopal congregation organized in 1865. Contractor and church member Lewis Hollingsworth designed the building. Other congregants worked as master carpenters and masons. Notable...
Construction of the Colonial Revival style federal building provided employment during the Great Depression. W.P.A. artist, William F. Pfohl, painted the mural inside the lobby and W.P.A. sculptor, Thomas Lo Medico, created the eight bas reliefs...
The original Italianate style center section was financed by philanthropist Mary Tileston Hemenway (1820-1894) and designed by John A. Fox, both of Boston, MA; James Walker, local supervising architect; Strausz & Rice of Wilmington, builders. ...
Gothic Revival style church built for Roman Catholic parish established January 1, 1845. Home church of The Rev. Thomas F. Price (1860-1919), co-founder of the Maryknoll Fathers, a missionary order, and James Gibbons (1834-1921), first Vicar...
This divided back postcard features a photograph which captures beachgoers sunbathing and surf bathing in front of Lumina Pavilion at Wrightsville Beach.