Roads, Old Wrightsville Road, Shell Road, Bradley Creek
The privately built Shell Road or Wilmington Turnpike was constructed in 1874-1875 from Wilmington to the sounds and immediate coastal areas. The road began at Sixteenth and Dock streets and followed the route that is roughly today's (1999)...
The privately built Shell Road or Wilmington Turnpike was constructed in 1874-1875 from Wilmington to the sounds and immediate coastal areas. The road began at Sixteenth and Dock streets and followed the route that is roughly today's (1999)...
Roads, Old Wrightsville Road, Shell Road, Turnpike
The privately built Shell Road or Wilmington Turnpike was constructed in 1874-1875 from Wilmington to the sounds and immediate coastal areas. The road began at Sixteenth and Dock streets and followed the route that is roughly today's (1999)...
Roads, Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville Sound, Shell Road
Note white-washed trees, which were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
The privately built Shell Road or Wilmington Turnpike was constructed in 1874-1875 from Wilmington to the sounds and immediate coastal areas. The road began at Sixteenth and Dock...
W. P. A. workers developed land for the public park in addition to building the road around the lake.
During the Depression, construction workers built the five mile drive around the lake. It was completed in July, 1931, as part of a Works Project...
During the War Between the States, the site, where the Delgado (Spofford) Cotton Mill would eventually be built, was used as a camp for Confederate troops. Entrenchments were built there to protect Wilmington from possible land invasion from the...
Under Construction...the Northern part of Canal Dr. from the 1100 block to the North end is under construction as the asphalt has been taken up. Canal Dr. is being raised to control storm run-off. W.E. Blackmon out of Wilmington is the General...
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, creeks, marinas, bridges, bikers, cyclists, safety issues, 5 lane highway, Boathouse Rd., bike lane
A share the road sign on the right side of Oleander Dr.(heading N NE) near Bradley Creek Bridge. This area of road has a wide shoulder to accomodate bikes.
Built by Henry Martindale (1796-1874), planter, as family residence. His son, Henry Alexander Martindale (1837-1911), truck farmer, made additions to house. Inherited by his daughter, Rebecca Martindale Johnson (1870-1948). House remained in...
Summer cottage built for Jane Parsley (1838-1916); and husband, Capt. Henry Russell Savage (1834-1904), Confederate veteran and partner in the firm of O.G. Parsley & Company, commission merchants. Remained in family until 1941. Purchased in 1957 by...
Modified Craftsman style bungalow and nursery business built by Eelco Idzard Tinga (1882-1973), native of Sappemeer, the Netherlands, founder of Tinga Nursery, Inc.; and wife, Tjitske Hinnes ( 1884-1977), native of Outkerk, the Netherlands. Notable...