Cape Fear River, USS North Carolina, Battleship, Berthing
This b&w photograph captures a view of onlookers watching as tugboats maneuver the USS North Carolina up the Cape Fear River to be berthed as a museum.
Cape Fear River, North Carolina State Port, Coast Guard, Prosecutor, Tanker, Tofton
This color photograph captures a Coast Guard Prosecutor patrolling the waters of the Cape Fear River by the North Carolina State Port. In the background in the tanker "Tofton."
Cape Fear River, Waterfront, U.S.S North Carolina, Timme Plaza Hotel, Hilton Riverside
This divided back postcard features a photograph by Hugh Morton which captures an aerial view of Wilmington's waterfront and features Timme Plaza Hotel and the USS North Carolina. The hotel opened in 1970.
Cape Fear River, USS North Carolina, Battleship, Museum,
This divided back postcard features a photograph by Hugh Morton taken around 1967 captures the Battleship North Carolina anchored across the river from downtown Wilmington.
Cape Fear River, North Carolina State Port Authority, Shipping, Boats
This divided back postcard features a photograph by Hugh Morton, taken around 1965, which captures the North Carolina State Port Authority along the Cape Fear River.
Johnson family, Dosher family, physicians, medicine
Dr. George W. Johnson (1897-1966), son of Charles A. and Ida Pure Johnson, was born April 18th, 1897, in Wallace, North Carolina. He married Miss Evelyn Hill and they had a son, George Johnson, Jr., who was Professor & Chief, Division of General...
Graham family, Farthing family, physicians, medicine
Dr. Charles Pattison Graham (1907-), son of Benjamin Robinson and Edith Bolles Graham, was born in Wallace, North Carolina, August 28th, 1907. He married Miss Jean McKoy April 23rd, 1938. His great grandfather, grandfather, father and son all...
Hall family, Pharmacists, pharmacies, Oakdale Cemetery
Dr. James Malcolm Hall at his drug store on 5th and Castle Streets, which he owned and operated since 1901. Mr. Hall, otherwise known as "Doc Hall," and "The Mayor of Drypond," (for his active role in civic matters), was born in Sampson County,...
Historical Homes, Wilmington, North Carolina, Civil War period
The Burgwin-Wright House was built about 1770-1771, by John Burgwin (1731-1803), a prominent Lawyer, Merchant and owner of considerable area real estate. The lot was previously the site of the New Hanover County jail, and according to local...
Murphy family, physicians, hospitals, James Walker Memorial Hospital
Dr. John Gerald Murphy (1872-1882), was born September 18th, 1872. He was educated at University of North Carolina (1901) and The University of Louisville, where he received his M.D. in 1903. He practiced medicine from 1904-1932. Notable...
Walker family, Architects, builders, philanthropists, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, portraits
Portrait of James Walker now hanging on wall at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. James Walker, (1826-1901) was born in Scotland and came to the U.S. (New York), with his brother, at the age of 12. He started out as a stone mason,...