New Hanover County Public Library Digital Archives

McCulloch B. Wilson House
Originally built in bungalow-style for McCulloch Brogden Wilson (1884-1969), auditor for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Alma Kate Peschau (1890-1929). House enlarged in 1932 to Dutch Colonial Revival style after Wilson's second...
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First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. 3rd St., Front Entrance, 3rd Building
Churches, Gothic-Revival, fires, Wilson family, Architects, Samuel Sloan, South Third Street, Orange Street
The third church, (the two previous churches destroyed by fire) located at 121 South Third Street, was designed in Gothic-Revival style by Architect Samuel Sloan. Reverend Joseph R. Wilson, (Woodrow Wilson's father), was minister from 1874-1885. On...
Dr. Robert M. Fales Collection

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North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
Christening of the S.S. Woodrow Wilson, NC Shipbuilding Company hull 71. Mr. S.P. Ware, of NCSB, Mrs. Wilson's secretary and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (sponsor) are pictured.
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, 1941-1946

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North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
The launching of S.S. Woodrow Wilson on Feb. 25, 1943. Pictured are Mr. S.P. Ware, secretary of the NC Shipbuilding Company, Mrs. Wilson's secretary and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, 1941-1946

Geese in Castle Hayne
New Hanover County, nurseries, gardens, vegetables, flowers, green houses, trees, birds, ducks, farms, Swartville Rd
Glenda Wilson claps her hands to get a group of Canadian geese herded back down the dirt road to their pen at Swart U-Pick garden and greenhouse at 3020 Castle Hayne Rd. The 17 geese are owned by Dirk Swart and Ms. Wilson is employed at Swart's.
Star-News Image Archive

Wilsons Grocery Store
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, groceries, signs, advertisements, local food markets
on premise Wilson's billboard at edge of parking lot for Wilson's grocery store, at Carolina Beach Rd and N. College Rd, in Monkey Junction
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Wilson Cottage
Queen Anne style cottage built for Basil Monroe Wilson (1871-1952), native of Sneeds Ferry, NC and foreman of finishing section for Wilmington Cotton Mills; and wife, Mary Emma Frost (1873-1935).
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A.M. Wilson House
Colonial Revival style house built as residence for Captain Alexander M. Wilson, Sr. (1851-1914); and wife, Ellen Nora Piver (1857-1911). At age 12, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and was engaged in the battle of Fort Fisher. He later became a...
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Post Office Park - North Second and Chestnut streets.
Post Office Park, N. Second Street, Chestnut Street, Cape Fear Hotel, Dr. Thomas Fanning
David Bryant, valet to Woodrow Wilson’s father, the Rev. Joseph Wilson, poses in the park, across the street from the Cape Fear Hotel. The Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood house is on the northeast corner of North Second and Chestnut streets.
Louis T. Moore Collection

City Park behind Thalian Hall - Fourth Street, south and Princess Street.
Thalian Hall, N. Fourth Street, Princess Street, American Legion
The American Legion Hut in Post Office Park was moved to this site, before the new post office was built in 1936-1937. It was renamed for President Woodrow Wilson, who spent part of his boyhood in Wilmington, while his father, the Rev. Joseph R....
Louis T. Moore Collection

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North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
From left to right are James Russell, of Wilmington, Paul A. Wilson, assistant treasurer of NC Shipbuilding Co., Mrs. P.A. Wilson, sponsor, S.P.Ware, and Mrs. Russell.
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company, 1941-1946

Bolton Recreation Community Park
Columus County, North Carolina
Photograph shows boys playing on the basketball court at the Bolton Recreation Community Park. The county parks and recreation department would like to place equipment there for younger children.
Star-News Image Archive

Bolton, NC (2)
Columbus County, North Carolina, roads
The town of Bolton is applying for a grant to repair the streets and homes between 11th and 15th Streets. This section of 12th street shows poor drainage conditions and homes in disrepair, which could be improved if the grant is approved.
Star-News Image Archive

Carolina Savings Bank
New Hanover County, North Carolina, banks, banking, mergers
As the final act of their bank merger, BB&T put its sign up at the former headquarters of the Carolina Savings Bank at the corner of south 3rd and Princess Streets. Wilson based BB&T bought the former savings and loan which was founded in...
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New Hanover County Extension Service (2)
Plants, New Hanover County
Members of the horticultural judging team from left to right: Joy Wilson (Junior team), Vicki Cope (Asst. Agent of 4H), James Harris (Junior team), Laura Harris (Senior team), and Mike Swart (Junior team).
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Wilmington Police Department Auction (1)
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, buyers, sellers, bidders, bicycles, stolen items, law enforcement
Wilmington police department's Lieutenant C.M. James, wearing police overalls and a police ball cap, tags a small light-colored girls bike.Volunteer Vincent Wilson holds it steady as the bike goes on the auction block at the Wilmington Police...
Star-News Image Archive

Parker-Saunders House
Greek Revival style house built for John A. Parker (1819-1875), house, sign and ship painter; and wife, M.A. Alway (1826-1861). Owned by Charles H. Robinson (1831-1917), commission merchant; and wife, Elizabeth White (1837-1903) from 1871 to 1904....
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Hanby Cottage
Cottage built as rental property for Joseph Howard Hanby (1843-1905); and wife, Adrienne Kelly Wilson (1848-1913), who owned the house and store to the east. Purchased in 1962 by Maggie Williams McLean (1908-1999); and husband, William McLean...
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Hanby House & Store
Italianate style house and grocery store built for Joseph H. Hanby (1843-1905), grocer, native of Virginia; and wife, Adrienne K. Wilson (1848-1913). One of the citys few remaining ""corner grocery store"" buildings, it served the neighborhood from...
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McCabe-Lancaster House
Beach house built for Harry Lee McCabe (1895-1962), grocer; and wife, Vista Mae Taylor (1902-1982). Until Hurricane Hazel (1954), used variously as summer residence, rental property and apartments. Purchased in 1955by Luke Wilson Lancaster...
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