Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, Motts Channel, waterway, boats, yachts
Two couples in formal attire celebrate the blessing on board their boat, the Suspense IV out of Chapel Hill, in high style (linens, candelabra and cocktails) while othe boaters look on.
Wilmington, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, churches, denominations, hotels, Wrightsville Beach, Intracoastal Waterway, priests, chalices
The Very Reverend Michael Karloutsos (front) from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (608 S. College Rd.) blesses some of the boats on the Blockade Runner dock in Banks Channel. The other 2 ministers are Reverend Robert Cook from St. James...
Neoclassical Revival style house built for John William Fleet (1861-1928), partner of Fleet-Davis Men's clothing company; and wife, Maude Mortimer Cornwall (1864-1935), native of Lillington, NC. Altered to duplex in 1930.
Neoclassical Revival bungalow built as rental property for Sallie Sholar Allen (1865-1929). Purchased in 1926 by Walter W. Way (1873-1936), heating and plumbing contractor; and wife, Juliet Orrell (1879-1967). Owned and occupied from 1950 to 1963...
Craftsman style bungalow built as rental property for Edgar Fleet Williams (1889-1956), president of Diamond Steamboat and Wrecking Company; and wife, Sadie Exum (1894-1976), native of Snow Hill, NC.
Shingled cottage built for Charles Raymond Humphreys (1881-1929), civil engineer; and wife, Lilian Miller Kenly (1890-1979), natives of Maryland. Purchased in 1929 by Oscar Fleet Cooper (1878-1948), advertising agent for Atlantic Coast Line...
Queen Anne style house built for Edgar Dickison Williams (1849-1928); and wife, Ida Jane Fleet (1856-1923). He was a steamboat captain, owner of Diamond Steamboat & Wrecking Co., Harbor Master for the port of Wilmington, Commissioner of Wrecks,...
Bungalow built as investment property for Frank DeVane (1898-1987), manager of the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company, and wife, Aline. C. (1903-1980). Purchased in 1932 by James Love Davis (1882-1958), owner of Davis Grocery;, and wife, Edna...
Bungalow built for Frank DeVane (1898-1987), manager of the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company, and wife, Aline Cross (1903-1980). Purchased in 1932, by James Love Davis (1882-1958), owner of Davis Grocery; and wife, Edna Fleet (1884-1960).
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Tidewater Gas Works, Castle Street
Steamer arrives in port on a National holiday. Tall smokes stacks, at left, are those of the Tidewater Gas Works, located at the foot of Castle Street.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and...
N. Water Street, Coast Guard, Cutters, Modoc, McAdoo, Custom House, Menantic
The Coast Guard Cutters, Modoc and McAdoo, arrive at the government dock in front of the U. S. Customs House on North Water Street. At left is the ferry boat, Menantic.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the...
Cape Fear River, Eagles Island, Point Peter, Steamer
A steamer is in the river in front of Eagles Island. Point Peter is in the background.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and Deep Rivers in Chatham County, NC, and flows southeasterly...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Point Peter, Champion Compress
View from Point Peter looking southeast, between Campbell and Dock streets. Champion Compress (Cotton) wharves are at left.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and Deep Rivers in Chatham...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Wooster Street, Orange Street, Tidewater Gas Co.
Eagles Island government yard, with dredges are at left. Clyde Steamship Lines wharves and Tidewater Gas Co. with its two smokestacks are at right.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and...