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The NewsLast November the Board of Historic

Wilmington Foundation awarded a $100,000loan to the new owners and developers of theH. Jaffe building at 714 Castle Street. GeneMerritt, Peggy and Bud Dealey of PB&GPartners LLC (as seen in the photo belowholding the check) purchased the propertyfrom the Tauheed Islamic Center last fall andthen approached the Foundation for a shortterm loan to jump-start their project. In returnfor the loan, Historic Wilmington acquired ado-not-demolish agreement from PB&G. Thisagreement was based on their promise to filePart 1 of their tax credit certification in the first90 days (completed), and to donate a façadeeasement after receiving the federal and statepreservation tax credits.

The building was listed on HistoricWilmington Foundation’s 2006 MostThreatened Historic Places list and theFoundation had worked for years to save the

structure. The Jaffe Building was built between1914 and 1919 and was the home of a furniture business run by the Jaffe family for 50years. It gained local recognition when it was associated with the Wilmington 10 and civilrights struggles during the 1970s. The Tauheed Islamic Center under the leadership of Iman Abdul Rahman Shareef had attemptedto restore the building for their use, but whentheir efforts fell short they agreed to sell thestructure rather than see it demolished.

The Jaffe Building now appears “poised fora rebirth”, stated Foundation Director GeorgeEdwards. He added that, “it is very satisfying to see a building on the most threatened listsaved. Saving building is what we are about.”

If anyone has historic photographs of theJaffe Building they are urgently needed by thenew owners. Please contact HWF at 762-2511,or Gene Merritt at 343-8823. Photographswould be returned.

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First IG40 Grant to Local Church Historic Wilmington Foundation awarded the first

grant from the new IG40 campaign before Christmas to Central Missionary Baptist Church at 702 Red Cross Street. The $500

grant was given to aid the congregation in repairing and stabilizing their historic church

building. The church congregation and trustees have worked diligently to restore and renew

their church and continue its proud tradition of service to the community. Central Baptist was

formed in 1883 and worships in the oldest African American Baptist church building (1888-89)

in Wilmington. In 2005 the Foundation

partnered with the church leadership to

guarantee a construction loan to facilitate

their campaign to restore the historic manse

and convert it into income producing

rental property. This goal was successfully

completed and the manse was rented in

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Threatened Castle Street Landmark Has Brighter Future

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HISTORIC WILMINGTONFOUNDATION516 North Fourth Street

Wilmington, NC 28401 • 910.762.2511

[email protected] historicwilmington.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJohn Murray, President

Rodney Lenn Turner, Vice-PresidentJohn Bankson, Secretary

Maggie Ashburn, TreasurerDon Britt, Executive Committee

Connor Keller, Executive CommitteeSusi Hamilton, Past President

Charles H. BoneyHolly Bullard

Lawrence S. CraigeGail Herring

Robert Hobson Larry Hovis

Patti JenkinsTor Martin Ljung

Anne H. MurchisonMichael Murchison

Kevin O’GradyMatt ScharfLillian Smith

Claire Stanley Beverly Tetterton Elizabeth Wright

STAFFGeorge W. Edwards

Executive DirectorGareth Evans

Associate DirectorAimee Jones

Events & Membership CoordinatorChristine Essey

Accountant

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Historic Wilmington

Foundation is to protect and preserve the irreplaceable historic resources of

Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear Region.

The opinions expressed in The News

do not necessarily reflect the views of the

Foundation and Board of Trustees

President’s LetterOne of my favorite examples of southern architecture is a classic Wrightsville

Beach Cottage with knotty pine walls and a big wrap-around porch. Air conditioning and two million dollar lots sealed the fate of most of the older cottagesat Wrightsville Beach. The few that remain are disappearing quickly. The economicforces that have changed the architectural composition of Wrightsville Beach aremarching towards Wilmington and our city is largely unprotected. Only three commercial structures in the entire city are protected from demolition.

The historic area of Wilmington is one of the largest in the state. There areexamples of architecture representing most recognized nineteenth century styles.Significant historical events have taken place on her streets and in her buildings. Our historic downtown promotes tourism, business and revitalization of adjacentareas. Wilmington’s historic architecture is a resource we should not take for grantedor lose to redevelopment.

There are several actions we can take to increase the protection of our architecture and our heritage.

Promote preservation façade easements at every opportunity with owners of historic properties. These easements protect the exterior of an historic structure, prevent demolition and offer the owner significant tax incentives. The HistoricWilmington Foundation will prepare these easements at no cost.

Promote increased landmark designations by the Wilmington City Council.Following a landmark designation a property is taxed at 50% of its value in returnfor protection. Encourage owners of significant historical commercial or residential structures to request landmark designation.

Remind our elected leaders how important our historic core is to the City of Wilmington. Encourage additional incentives and protection of our historic buildings.

As the Historic Wilmington Foundation celebrates is forty-first year, I amthankful for the great accomplishments of this organization. I am also certain thatour membership is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

John Murray, President

Membership is the foundation of Historic Wilmington’s

success and financial support. Without our members

we would not survive. As members, you endorse the actions and

programs of the organization. You provide the volunteer base for the

board and the committees and you provide critical financial support.

Members are also our eyes and ears throughout the region. You advise

us of developing issues, threats to historic buildings, connect us to key

players on issues, and make suggestions for future initiatives.

We are fortunate to have a solid base of members, currently

about 1000, but we need to grow and reach new people throughout

our region. Increasing our membership would dramatically strength-

en the organization and enable us to be a more proactive force for

preservation and the community quality of life issues we endorse. I

believe that many of the new residents of our region would be excit-

ed to learn of our programs and accomplishments and eager to join

and support Historic Wilmington.

We will kick-off a new member based membership drive in the

Spring (watch for details), and your support will make it work.

Will each of you take the responsibility to recruit one new individual

or family membership by July? Think of the results of your action:

the membership would double! We will have some nice incentives

for your efforts in recruiting new members, as well as incentives for

the new member. Line up your prospects now. Explain our mission

and programs to your friends and associates and they will want to

join you and Historic Wilmington in supporting preservation. You

can play a powerful role in growing the Foundation.

Also please consider increasing your own level of support, and

don’t forget to check with your employer about matching your

membership. Many businesses are happy to do it and show their

support for community nonprofits. Call us if you need help in

recruiting new members. Thank you!

Respectfully,

George W. Edwards

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M E M B E R S A R E O U R B E S T R E S O U R C E

Mark Your CalendarMARCH 13TH & 20TH

Education Series, Snapshots of Wilmington

APRIL 14TH – 15THAzalea Festival Home Tour

APRIL 28 Sloop Point Plantation House Tour. A rare chance

to see North Carolina’s oldest home on Topsail

Sound. Only 70 tickets will be sold.

Call Pender County Historical Society – 910.259.8543

DO YOU HAVE YOUR IG40 DECAL?

“I Give (an extra) $40.00 a year”Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.Historic Preservation Leadership Since 1966

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Recently Approved PlaquesPARK AVENUE - POST OFFICE ALLEY, 1889

Park Avenue, now known as Post Office Alley, was created when the US Post Office was built on the corner of Front and Chestnut streets. A popular park was adjacent. Three buildings that faced the passage

still stand, including No. 3, which became Artists Gallery in 1958, partof the Wilmington Art Association. The current post office replaced the

old brownstone structure in 1937.

CHADWICK-TEAGUE HOUSE, 416 CENTRAL BLVD., 1913Craftsman style house, one of the first two residences in Sunset Park,

built for David Nicholas Chadwick (1884-1962), secretary-treasurer ofFidelity Trust and Development Company, developer of Sunset Park;and wife, Ethel Hopkins (1885-1966). Purchased in 1957 by Arthur

Franklin Teague (1916-2003), native of Gaston County, Master Mason,Wilmington Lodge 319, A.F. and A.M., barber; and wife, Elizabeth

Ann Cutchin (1913-), native of Stanley County.

WATTS-EASON HOUSE, 2024 JEFFERSON ST., C. 1930Bungalow built as rental property for Sallie Davis (1870-1961).

Purchased in 1934 by Benjamin C. Watts (1903-1989), pipefitter forCape Fear Shipbuilding Terminal; and wife, Annie Laura Shipp (1905-

1981). Remained in family for twenty-eight years. In 1975, sold toClaudius A. Eason (1935- ), native of Warsaw, NC, glazier mechanic

for Standard Glass; and wife, Jean Ezzell (1938- ).

MOUNT LEBANON CHAPEL, AIRLIE GARDENS, 1835Greek Revival style church built for St. James Episcopal Parish on landowned by Dr. Thomas H. Wright (1800-1861). In 1912, Gothic styleelements added by Pembroke Jones (1858-1919) on the occasion of themarriage of daughter Sadie Green Jones (1887-1975) to John Russell

Pope (1874-1937). Chapel of ease for summer residents on WrightsvilleSound, it is the oldest religious structure in New Hanover County.

FOLTZ-GIBSON HOUSE, 1804 MARKET ST., 1912Colonial Revival style house built for Andrew J. Foltz, photographerand partner in Ellis Studios and The Gem Studio; and wife, LidieKendrick. Purchased the same year by Robert Weir Gibson (1839-

1915), lumber dealer; and wife, Elizabeth R. (1840-1929). Daughter,Margaret L. Gibson (1869-1950) was president of the NC Sorosis and a

founder of the Wilmington Public Library. They were natives ofPennsylvania. House remained in family for twenty-three years.

A. O. MCEACHERN HOUSE, 312 SOUTH SIXTH ST., 1897Queen Anne style built for Alexander Oldham McEachern

(1869-1962), pioneer dairyman who established Shadeland Dairy, whichbecame Echo Farms Dairy; and wife, Minnie Davis (1876-1952).

OAKDALE CEMETERY, 1852-1855L. Turner, Surveyor

North Carolina’s first “rural cemetery,” incorporated as the WilmingtonCemetery Company by an act of legislature on March 4, 1852. Thesixty-five acre site offered high land, picturesque topography, streams

and native vegetation. Organizers were civic leaders, many of who wereinterested in horticulture. The initial interment, February 5, 1855, wasthat of Annie, daughter of physician Armand John DeRosset, the firstpresident of the cemetery company. Within Oakdale’s boundaries are:Hebrew Cemetery (1855); Masonic (1869), and Yellow Fever (1862)

areas; and a section for unknown Confederate dead (1867).

Preservation Easements and Covenants Held by

Historic Wilmington FoundationThe fall issue of The News highlighted the Foundation’s successful

preservation façade easement program. We hold 69 easements and

covenants and we are actively soliciting donations from more

property owners. Here is the list of properties protected by an

easement or covenant. If you have questions about how an

easement donation to Historic Wilmington Foundation will help

protect your building in perpetuity, and what the tax ramifications

could be, please contact George W. Edwards, Executive Director, at

910-762-2511 or email him at [email protected]

West and East Streets510 Surry Street Dudley-Chadborn House 323 S. Front Dudley Mansion 400 South Front StreetDeRosset House 23 South 2nd Street Z.W.Whitehead House 211 South 2nd Street Northrop-Carr House 213 South 2nd StreetWarrock House 307 South 2nd Street Warrock Rental House 309 South 2nd Street Duls House 408 South 2nd Street Reaves-Orrell House 512 South 2nd Street Redd House/Ketchun-Brinson Garage 513 South 2nd Street William J. Reaves House 514 South 2nd Street Burkhagen House 515 South 2nd Street Bremer House 516 South 2nd Street Allen-Gore House 517 South 2nd Street Reaves-Allen House 518 South 2nd Street 519 South 2nd Street Northrop-Waddell House 218 South 3rd Street Murchison House 316 South 3rd Street Saint Andrews Presbyterian Manse516 North 4th Street Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church520 North 4th Street Consolidated. Market and Engine House No. 3602-604 North 4th Street.Craig-Bowman House 811 South 5th Street W. D. Mahn House 310 North 5th Street Hannah Peschau House 507 North 5th Street Bennett House 409 South 6th Street 701 South 6th Street Craft House 119 North 6th Street 213 North 6th Street Yopp-Goodman House 215 North 6th Street John E. Taylor House 114 North 8th Street 115 North 8th Street Fox Holden House 109 North 9th Street 113 South 9th Street and 113 South 9th.

South and North Streets506 Dawson 116 Castle Street Brink-Goodman House 120 Castle Street Blake House 202 Castle Street Davis Ellis House 204 Castle Street Ennett House 206 Castle Street 210 Castle Street 416 Castle Street Cassidy House 1 Church Street Cameron Dixon House 6 Church Street 706 Church Street Andrew Smith House 116 Nun Street 119 Nun Street Cummings-Duls House 120 Nun Street St. John’s Lodge (Wilmington Children’s Museum)114 Orange StreetW. I. Gore House 410 Orange Street 511 Dock StreetHanby House and Store 722 Dock Street Masonic Hall 125-127 Market Street1508 Princess Street 1707 Princess Street 515 Chestnut Street Chasten House 602 Chestnut Street 213 Polvogt Alley Susan Moore House 205 Grace Street Lazarus Hill Devine House 314 Grace Street 406 Grace Street Steven Jewett House 408 Grace Street 410 Grace Street C. Edward Bender House 501 Grace Street John H. Kuck House 518 Grace Street 710 Walnut Street 714 Walnut Street 711 Red Cross Street 7520 Masonboro Sound Road

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Return this form with your check or credit card information to secure your home tour tickets.

Checks made payable to: Historic Wilmington Foundation, 516 N. Fourth Street, Wilmington NC 28401

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ribbon cuttingSaturday, April 14, 2007

12:30 pm

Runge - Fales House

311 South 5th Avenue

Ice Cream Served By Middle & McDaniel

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Support Historic Wilmington’s programs by taking advantage of this membership special and order your tickets today.

HomeTour SpecialVisit nine historic homes this spring including an opportunity to see the newly restored Runge - Fales House (where the ribbon cutting occurs),and many other inviting historic homes.The tour focuses on downtown,

Forest Hills, Carolina Heights-all very walkable neighborhoods.Tickets available now at a special members only rate of $10.

Tickets will be limited to one ticket per member.Business members may purchase two tickets.

This special membership advantage will expire on April 12.Ask us about membership specials during the ticket sales period.


1 Runge-Fales House311 SOUTH FIFTH AVE.RIBBON-CUTTING HOUSE

This Greek Revival style housewas featured as a work-in-progress on last year’s tour. It wasbuilt in the 1870s for German gro-cer and saloonkeeper GerhardtRunge and was purchased in 1922by James B. Fales, owner of awholesale fish house. He addedthe portico and wrap-aroundporch.The south parlors were thefirst medical office of James’ son,Robert M. Fales, a physician andlocal historian. J.B. Fales’ grandson has just completed a stunning restoration.Enjoy free ice cream from Middle & McDaniel during Ribbon-Cutting.JACK & BARBARA MCPHAIL

2 Pinner House615 SOUTH SECOND ST.Built in 1902, this Queen Anncottage was completely reno-vated after it burned in 2006.Despite a condemnation orderthe owner saved the propertywith support from HWF.Theoriginal floors and most of theoriginal windows survived and features like the molding werereplicated as part of the rebuilding.GENE WICHMANN

3 Latimer-Waddell House218 SOUTH THIRD ST.This brick Italianate style home,built for industrialist WilliamLatimer in 1885, was deeded in1886 to Ellen Savage, second wifeof US Congressman and MayorAlfred Moore Waddell. Rear was enlarged and some of the wonderful features include a spacious raised deck, elegant staircase and five fireplaces.LYNN MCINTYRE

4 Holladay-Whitehead House401 SOUTH THIRD ST.Queen Anne style house built in 1892for William Holladay, an Atlantic CoastLine Railroad clerk. His grandson, alsoWilliam, starred on Broadway in the1930s and resided here.The house contains a sun room, beautiful kitchenand elegant formal dining room as wellas unique features added by the current owners.LINDA & WAYNE BRUCE

5 Burriss-Bunn House420 WRIGHT ST. Circa 1899 NeoclassicalRevival style house built for Sylvester Burriss,carpenter and Confederate Veteran.Purchased in 1919 by James Henry Bunn, acabinet maker, the house remained in theBunn family for forty-seven years. Beautifullyrenovated five years ago by HWF memberJim Rolquin from a poor state of repair, thishome anchors a revitalizing neighborhood.PAUL D’ANGELO

6 Goolsby Home102 SOUTH FIFTH AVE.A fine example of new infillconstruction, this grandItalianate was built in 1999and beautifully matches thestyle of Fifth Avenue.Theowners adapted historicfeatures such as crownmolding and the hardwoodfloors were salvaged from aMasonic Temple.THOM & RACHAEL GOOLSBY

7 South’n France822 ORANGE ST.This commercial building with front-facing gable is remembered as the Tide WaterCafé, a small luncheonette that served the employees of the nearby Tide Water

Electric power company. It hasoperated as everything from a corner convenience store to anightclub called “The Spiderweb”.This salmon pink building has beencreatively converted into a homeand workspace with unique character by the husband and wife owners of South’n France Bon Bons.PASCAL SIEGLER & CHARLENE DUPRAY

8 Albert L.Doscher House1906 PRINCESS STREET

Circa 1912 foursquare house on abeautiful street in one of Wilmington’sfirst streetcar suburbs.This home was purchased by the current owners in 2003 and has original molding,a second story sunroom and a charming private garden.DAVID & JULIE FREDERIKSEN

9 Leake Home20 FOREST HILLS DRIVE

Built in 1964 this Cape Cod style house was one of the lastbuilt in the original Forest Hillsneighborhood. It was bought in 2004 from the estate of theoriginal owner and extensivelyrenovated, with 200 year-oldriverwood flooring, a rebuiltporch and a much expandedkitchen.SAM & LYNN LEAKE


Historic Building Photo-documentation Class…

Offered by Ed Zirkle, Professional Photographer in cooperation with Historic Wilmington Foundation

General photography limited to 12 beginning, intermediate or advanced students. The class will be offered on March

24th and April 7th, Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm. Lunch provided each Saturday. The class begins at Zirkle’s studio,

3420 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington.

Topics covered include:1. importance of the documentary photography 2. general overview of cameras. 3. lens and their adjustments. 4. digital or film discussion. 5. brief overview of the Zone System and exposure control. 6. shooting the house. 7. editing your work. 8. printing your work and publishing to the web.

This class is open to film or digital cameras. Class registration $125 for members of Historic Wilmington

Foundation and $150 for non-members.

Additional information can be found by calling910-297-8433 or 910-762-2511

Belvedere Plantation house purposely burnedBy Chuck Wilson

A home of importanceto early Cape Fear historywas purposely burned tothe ground recently by the developer of a newwaterfront community on Sloop Point Road in Hampstead.

Instead of workingwith the Pender CountyHistorical Society to see ifthe landmark Belvedere Plantation house could be saved bymoving it to another location as had been requested, the homewas instead turned over by the owners of the Virginia Bay property to the Sloop Point Volunteer Fire Department to burndown. The importance of the home to the community was probably unknown to the volunteer fire department.

The Belvedere Plantation home was built in the first fewyears of the 19th century and was one of only two homes from this period remaining in the eastern half of Pender Countyand one of only a handful of this age remaining in the entire Cape Fear Region.

Also known as the Merrick-Nixon home, George Merrick purchased the tract in 1759. It is believed he died in the home in1804. James Nixon purchased the property in 1822 from theMerrick heirs and generations of Nixon family members lived inthe home until the 1950s. In 1958, Dr. Ransey Weathersbee, aWilmington dentist, purchased the property and after manyyears of using the home as a weekend retreat, Dr. Weathersbee’swidow, Dorothy, sold the property to Dr. and Mrs. Landon B.Anderson of Wilmington in the 1970s. Dr. Anderson is a formerPresident of Historic Wilmington Foundation. The Andersonsmoved the home from its site on what is now the BelvederePlantation development to a 25-acre creek-front site off SloopPoint Road. The Andersons sold this site to the developers whoare now creating a number of lots for sale and development.

The burning of the Belvedere Plantation home was a majorunnecessary loss to Pender County history and the entire CapeFear Region. Because of its importance, the home had beenplaced on the National Register of Historic Places and was theresidence of two important Pender County families dating backto the colonial period.

The Pender County Historical Society has taken the lead inpublicizing the action of those responsible for having the siteburned down. We also plan to work with the Pender CountyPlanning Board to insure that they are aware of this action shouldthose responsible seek to develop additional property in PenderCounty. Historic Wilmington Foundation hopes this loss can highlight the fragility of our historic fabric and that it will pro-mote vigilance from all those interested in historic preservation to prevent careless development and unnecessary demolitions.

This article is used by permission of the Pender County Historical Society Newsletter

DO YOU HAVE A MATCH?

Double your gift to HWF through your company’s matching gift program.

As a member, you’re keenly aware that we rely on

donations to continue our preservation efforts.

Without additional cost to you, your gift can make

twice the impact. If your annual gift to HWF is $250,

with a matching gift, HWF receives an extra

$250 and lists you as a $500 donor.

ASK YOUR HR DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS TODAY!


41st Annual Meeting Welcomes State Preservationist

Historic Wilmington Foundation held its 41st Annual Meeting onJanuary 25th at St. James Church. More than 70 membersattended and listened to featured guest speaker, Peter Sandbeck,North Carolina’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.Sandbeck’s talk, “Storm Warning: The Future of Preservation onthe N.C. Coast,” was a thought-provoking presentation on thefuture of preservation in coastal communities. Members also gotthe chance to meet new Board members-physician Tor MartinLjung, retired land use attorney Kevin O’ Grady, accountantMaggie Ashburn at McGladrey and Pullen, Vice President inWachovia’s Private Banking department Gail Herring, and localattorney Lawrence S. Craige. Historic Wilmington also thankedoutgoing President Susi Hamilton and installed new PresidentJohn Murray. In addition to John, new officers elected were;Rodney Turner, Vice President; John Bankson, Secretary; MaggieAshburn, Treasurer, and Connor Keller and Don Britt to theExecutive Committee.

New Board Members (left to right): Maggie Ashburn, Gail Herring, Tor Ljung and Lawrence Craige join newly

elected President John Murray.

First IG40 Grant to Local Church Continued

Historic Wilmington’s IG40 program, which stands for

I Give (an extra) $40 a year, is designed to raise new

money for worthy community initiatives in historic

preservation. The Foundation allocates the funds raised

by IG40 to a community initiative and hopes to

designate monies to the renewal of the Repair Affair

(a program to repaint and repair historic homes of

moderate income residents). IG40 was begun under

Past President Susi Hamilton, who stated that “These

initiatives will have a significant and positive impact in

Wilmington and help in the furtherance of our

mission.” The Foundation has raised more than $2000

for IG40. Contact the Foundation if you want to make

your contribution.

Above: Church trustees (left to right) Eva Williams, Paul McGill, Marjorie Peoples, receive their IG40 checkfrom George Edwards of HWF.

Left: Church trustees cut the ribbon at the manse

Wilmington: Building Community Out of Conflict

HWF is proud to announce the sixth annual Building Community

lecture series, which examines snapshots of Wilmington at key

moments in its rich history. The series is presented by the Historic

Collaborative; consisting of Bellamy Mansion Museum of

History & Design Arts, Cape Fear Museum of History and

Science, Historic Wilmington Foundation, and Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.

Tuesday, March 13 7 to 8.30 PM, Roudabush’s Café, 33 South Front StreetSnapshot of 1966Reflections on Wilmington’s architectural character and local preservation efforts provide a candid look at this watershed year and decade. Beverly Tetterton, Local History Librarian

Tuesday, March 20 7 to 8.30 PM, Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market StreetSnapshot of 2025A look at conflict and cooperation during Wilmington’s rapid periods of growth frame a view of the city’s future.Dr. James Leutze, UNCW Chancellor EmeritusReception following at the Bellamy Mansion Museum

Individual Venues

$10.00 Member Price $15.00 Non-member Price

$7.00 Student Price

To reserve a space, please call HWF at 910.762.2511

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C A L L T O A C T I O N - V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S G A L O R E

Volunteer opportunities abound with Historic

Wilmington and if you would like to make

a difference in historic preservation this is your

chance! The following are some immediate

needs for volunteers:

5K RUN FOR PRESERVATION

Organizes and staffs our 5K Run through historic downtown

Wilmington in September. Chair: Connor Keller. Meets Monthly

January – September, and as necessary

DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for expanding the Foundation’s revenue through

individual and corporate participation and works on major gift

and planned giving programs. Chair needed. Meetings to be

arranged by the committee.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Responsible for planning frequent educational programs,

lectures and tours. Chair: needed. Meets Monthly on first

Wednesday at noon, but could be changed to accommodate

new members.

PLAQUE

Administers the plaque program; reviews and approves

historical information submitted by homeowners and

recommends plaque text. Chair Beverly Tetterton.

Meets: second Wednesday of each month, 4.00 pm

SPECIAL EVENTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Reviews and advises on special events, particularly the Gala

and the spring Home Tour. Handles public relations strategies

for the organization, develops a yearly proactive public

relations calendar. Assists with sponsorships as needed.

Chair: Needed. Meeting time to be set by committee

PRESERVATION ACTION

Addresses preservation and development issues in Historic

Wilmington’s service area. This committee also deals with

preservation advocacy issues and helps the Foundation

develop policy and public response for issues.

Chair: Larry Hovis. Meets: Fourth Thursday of each month,

4:30pm

BUILDINGS WORTH SAVING (BWS)

Is a subcommittee of PAC. BWS developed and implemented

the Preservation for Profit workshop on rehabilitating historic

buildings and homes in the 2006. BWS meets monthly

Feb-October.

PRESERVATION AWARDS COMMITTEE

Reviews nominations and selects winners for annual

preservation awards. Awards are given during National

Preservation Month in May.

Chair: John Bankson. Meets February – May as needed.

REPAIR AFFAIR (NEW)

Plans and implements Repair Affair, a weekend event to help

make repairs to historic homes occupied by moderate and low

income, elderly or disabled residents.

Chair: Needed. Committee will determine meeting time

URBAN PROPERTIES

Handles property acquisitions, options, rehabilitation work

and resale of properties purchased with the Revolving Fund.

Also considers strategies for saving and rehabilitating

historic properties. Develops and maintains Wilmington’s

Most Threatened Historic Places program.

Chair: Michael Murchison. Meets: Second Monday of each

month, 12 noon.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We need skilled photographers to help shoot events, and other

assignments. It would help if you have your own camera-either

35mm or digital. HWF will cover costs.

NEWSLETTER WRITERS

Have you always thought you might win a Pulitzer or at least

see your name in print? Well, here’s your chance. Historic

Wilmington needs a few good writers willing to tackle

assignments, and generate articles for The News, our quarterly

preservation newsletter. If you have newsletter or writing

experience we need you!

The compensation for all these volunteer opportunities is the

satisfaction of a job well done and the knowledge that you

helped Historic Wilmington further the cause of preservation!

If interested, contact George W. Edwards at 762-2511 or

[email protected].


Moved to New Headquarters at 516 North Fourth Street

Annual Membership Meeting

Initiated IG40 preservation grant program

Participated in Wilmington Garden Show

Co-sponsored lecture series, Wilmington: Building Community, with Cape Fear Museum, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, and theBellamy Mansion Museum

Presented highly successful Home Tour during Azalea Festival

Co-sponsored the Saving Spaces Affordable Housing Competition with the Bellamy Mansion Museum, City of Wilmington andWilmington AIA

Presented James D. & Rosalie W. Carr Memorial plaque to ZebulonLatimer House

Received Wilmington Cup from Lower Cape Fear Historical Society

Approved 27 new HWF Plaques. There are now 470. Hosted 5 Plaque receptions.

Presented Katherine Howell award for dedicated service to theFoundation to Jim Snow

Presented 9 Preservation Awards during National Historic Preservation Month

Preservation Month - hosted Bald Head Island, James Post & Wood Bros. tours

Hosted Stanley Lowe, National Trust VP for CommunityRevitalization

Featured Lowe at community address and breakfast for community leaders

Co-hosted very successful collaborative event, Flavor of the Past – Sounds of Wilmington

Hosted Friends of Members Fourth Annual ‘Shrimparoo’ at Pilot House

Offered Post-Thanksgiving Tour of the historic Mt. Lebanon Chapel at Airlie

Annual Gala – Battleship Ballyhoo - successful at USS North Carolina

Provided architectural review for renovations to various historic structures

Assisted property owners with preservation research

SHPO Dr. Jeffrey Crow announced our first Most Threatened Historic Places List

Provided second preservation resource team for Fifth Avenue Baptist Church

Provided preservation resource team for 1207 Market Street service station

Facilitated Central Missionary Baptist Church’s Manse rehabilitation

Awarded first IG40 grant to Central Missionary Baptist Church for roof repair

Announced first two saves from Most Threatened List – 1207 Market St. & Jaffe Bldg.

Promoted historic preservation and HWF extensively through all local media

Preservation advocacy to City Council and HPC on multiple issues

Worked extensively with all local governments on Riverfront Mixed Use Zoning

Assisted Preservation North Carolina with Annual PreservationConference

Completed review of Preservation Easement records with photo documentation

Presented preservation address to community groups

Conducted second HWF Year-End Appeal

Conducted direct mail membership appeal

Provided 40 referrals to preservation specialists and contractors

Handled over 100 real estate inquiries from buyers, sellers and realtors

Presented 1st Preservation For Profit Workshop to 55 attendees

Presented Dr. William Moore’s book signing for Masonic Temples

Annual Holiday Party for members

Published 3 editions of The News

1000 Members Strong

H W F 2 0 0 6 A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S

HWF welcomes UNC-W CommunicationStudies studentMary Lee as anintern duringthe spring. Maryhas already provided invalu-able assistancewith annualevents andmembershipefforts such asthe AzaleaHome Tour. Mary has an interest in realestate after graduation.

Welcome Mary!

Aimée Jones, originally from Chapel Hill, NC, joins HWF as the new Events

and Membership Coordinator. Aimée worked at

the PBS & NPR affiliates in Jacksonville, Florida,

where she handled development, membership

and auction fundraisers. She also owned,

managed and performed at an improv comedy

theatre in Jacksonville where she worked to

cultivate both the audience and corporate sponsors. She got her start in TV

news in Wilmington at WECT-TV 6 in 1991, where she stayed for over five years.

Aimée is very active in the Wilmington community as a volunteer for the

Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Arts Center and, of course, with the Historic

Wilmington Foundation. Welcome Aimée!


The following survey is being conducted to gather opinions about the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Your response will inform us more about your interests relating to historic presevation and our programs. We would appreciate your response by April 6, 2007. You can return the survey to HWF via mail or fax.

Mailing Address: 516 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Fax: (910) 762-1551

Describe the ways you relate/have related to the HWF. (Please check all that apply).__Donations __Preservation Advocate __Volunteer__Attend events/activities __Board Member/Officer __Offer Professional Expertise__Serve on Committees Other: ______________________________________________

How do you hear about Historic Wilmington’s services, programs and activities? (Please check all that apply).__Newsletter __Family/Friends __Direct Mail__Newspaper Articles/Ads __Television __Volunteer of HWF__HWF Website __E-mail Alerts __Networking through OrganizationsOther: _____________________________________________________________________

What originally attracted you to join HWF? (Please check all that apply).__Interest in Historic Preservation __HWF Events/Activities __Social Opportunity__Volunteer Opportunities __Interest in local preservation __Live in a historic districtOther: ___________________________________________________________________

Which current membership benefits appeal the most to you? (Please rank in order of appeal).(5) Most Appealing and (1) Least Appealing__Free/Reduced admission to activities and events__HWF Newsletter__Invitations to lectures, workshops, and special events hosted by HWF__Involvement in HWF: events, volunteer, committees, board member, etc. __Opportunity to support historic preservation in the region

Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following by putting an “X” in the boxes provided.

I would be likely to attend HWF events… Don’t Know Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

… If the event provided free food/refreshments

… If I knew about upcoming events.

… If HWF offered more events that interested me.

… If I could bring someone who is not a HWF

member at the same cost as a member.

… If my friends/colleagues wanted to go.

… If they offered preservation education.

… If they were free or low cost.

How effectively do you think each of the following inform you about HWF events and activities?

Don’t Know Very Ineffective Ineffective Neither Effective Very Effective

Ads/Info on the local radio station(s)

Ads/Stories in local newspapers

Direct Mail

Direct e-mail from HWF

Flyers around Wilmington area

Word-of-Mouth

HWF Website

Membership Survey


Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following events/activities:

Poor Fair Good Excellent Haven’t Attended

Annual Gala

Volunteer Opportunities

Workshops/Lectures

Holiday Party

Annual Shrimparoo

Annual 5K Run

Plaque Program

Azalea Festival Home Tour

Preservation Awards

Advocacy

Have you ever attended the annual Gala? ____ Yes ____No

I would likely attend the annual Gala if: (Please Check all that apply).__Dress attire included business formal __Dress attire was black tie__If the event was held indoors__If the event was held outdoors__If I knew about the event earlier in the year (approximately 6 months before the event)

How much are you willing to pay per ticket to attend the annual Gala? __Between $75 and $100 __Between $100 and $125 __Between $125 and $150

What could HWF do to change and/or improve the Gala? (Please check all that apply).__Lower Cost __Higher Priced Auction Items (ex. vehicles, vacations)__Allowing Non-members to Attend __More Casual Attire__More Activities (Ex: Raffle) Other: _______________

What is your dining preference for the Gala? (Please check all that apply).__Sit-Down Buffet __Dining __Heavy Hors D’oeuvres

How long have you been a member?__ Less than 1 year __1-5 years __6-10 years __More than 10 years

What is your level of membership?__Cornerstone ($5000) __Leadership ($1000) __Corporate Benefactor ($500) __Benefactor ($500+) __Patron ($250) __Corporate Patron ($250)__Sponsor ($100) __Small Business ($100) __Family/Household ($60)__Individual ($40) __Student ($15)

Does your membership meet your expectations? __Yes __NoIf you checked no, please explain: ____________________________________________

Check the age of the adults in your household: (Please check all that apply).__19 to 24 __25 to 34 __35 to 44 __45 to 54 __55 to 64 __65 or older

Are there any children under the age of 18 in your household? __Yes __NoIf yes, how many children are there? ____

Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please add further comments on an additional sheet. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.


CALL FOR 2007 PRESERVATION

Award NominationsThis May is National Historic Preservation month and the Historic Wilmington Foundation will once again recognize

outstanding preservation projects completed before April 2007 through our Preservation Awards. These awards are

presented to people whose contributions demonstrate excellence in the categories of restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive

reuse, and appropriate new construction in a historic district. We also honor individuals and groups for their preservation

efforts with Awards of Merit. Historic structures over 50 years old qualify for restoration awards and all projects and

properties must be located within the Lower Cape Fear region. By identifying worthy projects, the Foundation

strives to educate the community on the importance of preservation and the role historic structures play in building

community identity.

The Historic Wilmington Foundation is also requesting nominations for 2007 Preservation Awards in the following

categories: David Brinkley Preservationist of the Year Award and the Thomas H. Wright Award for Lifetime Achievement

in Preservation. Nominations must be received by Monday, May 11th, 2007. Self-nominations are allowed.

HISTORIC WILMINGTON FOUNDATION’S 2007 PRESERVATION AWARDS

NOMINATION FORM (MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 11, 2007)

Suggested Award Category: ________________________________________________________________________

Building or Project Name: _________________________________ Building Style:__________________________

Date of Construction: ___________________________ Project Completion Date: ____________________________

Nominee’s Name: _______________________________ Project Address:___________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________

Owner’s Name & Contact info (if different from nominee): _______________________________________________

Nominated By (optional): __________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

We also require a brief history of the structure/site and a description of the preservation project.

Please include before & after photos of the project. Digital shots if possible.

Mail this form to: Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

516 North Fourth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or fax to: 910.762.1551

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NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

November ‘06 - January ‘07RENEWING MEMBERSLEADERSHIP

Mr. Wilbert J. Carter

Ms. Margaret D. Hutaff

BENEFACTOR

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wright

PATRON

Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Ruffner Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. G. Deanes Gornto

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Wallach

Dr. & Mrs. John W. Ormand Jr.

SPONSOR

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Chiavetta

Mr. & Mrs. Ian K. Lamberton

Mrs. Thomas B. Grainger

Mrs. Richard S. Shreve

Mr. Edward Turberg & Mrs. Janet Seapker

Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. MacQueen

Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Bolles

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bourgeois

Mr. & Mrs. A. Mark Tyler

Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Lane

Dr. & Mrs. Emile Werk

Mrs. Lyndi Wright

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Beck

Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt Merritt

Mr. & Mrs. Rolf Sass

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Murchison II

Dr. & Mrs. David B. Sloan, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Christian H. Trask

Mr. & Mrs. George Rountree III

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Point

Mr. Russ J. La Belle

Ms. Marie Watson Cherry

Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. McArtor

FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD

Mr. & Mrs. Cosmo Smith

Risa Kell & Fred Cerequas

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis T. Nunnelee II

Dr. & Mrs. James R. Beeler

Mr. Richard Biberstein, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin F. Wells

Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Jarrett

Mr. Bill Hale

Dr. & Mrs. Dwight Davidson

Mr. Charles W. Brown

Mr. Mickey G. Southerland

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Boushee

Mr. & Mrs. George C. Mahler

Col. & Mrs. Arthur A. Lovgren

Mr. Tray Rorie

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Perdew

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Howard

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Reaves

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Turner

Drs. Thomas & Michele M. Clancy

Mr. & Mrs. Chad Pearson

Mr. & Mrs. Earl McMillen III

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cooley

Mr. & Mrs. Claude Daughtry

Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Grady

Mr. & Mrs. Wright Smith

INDIVIDUAL

Ms. Jennifer Windley

Ms. Jinger D. Lyon

Mr. Darrell W. McCall

Ms. Ann T. Tinder

Mr. Laurence C. Bergman

Ms. Serena Lau

Mrs. Sue Metts

Mr. James Proctor

Mr. Carroll T. Overton III

Mrs. Charles M. Block

Ms. Annie Brittin

Ms. Sara Fruechtenicht

Mrs. Martha B. Beery

Mrs. Jean T. Poole

Ms. Laura Padgett

Capt. Walter M. Bullard, Jr.

Ms. Gold Walker

Mr. Ned Irvine

Ms. Penny Pridemore

Mr. John F. Howard, Sr.

Mrs. Eleanor Price

Mr. Richard C. Andrews

Mr. Donald R. Morton

Mr. Alexander Cook

Mrs. Richard Wright

Capt. Frank S. Conlon

Ms. Wanda B. Coston

Ms. Constance N. Parker

Ms. Patricia Shaw

Mrs. Margaret F. Heyward

Mrs. Louise W. Wells

Mr. Charles Wilson

Ms. Laura Harriss Head

Mr. Erich L. Cluxton

Miss Carol Ellis

Mr. Dennis Deasy

Mrs. Kimbrough Tayloe

Mrs. Elizabeth McCauley

Mr. Bruce W. Deschamps

Dr. D. Edmond Miller

Mr. J. F. Newber, Jr.

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP

Bruce B. Cameron Foundation

CORPORATE PATRON

Bob King Auto Mall

SMALL BUSINESS

Becker Builders Supply Co.

Tinga Nursery Inc.

Real Properties, LLC

Charles Henson Painting


NEW MEMBERS

SPONSOR

Mrs. Janet S. Wilkins

Mrs. Lorraine J. Kiedaisch

Mr. Henry L. May

Mr. Tim May

FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD

Mr. Curtis Sewell

Mrs. Katherine R. Fox

Mr. & Mrs. William Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lawler

Mr. & Mrs. John Monroe

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Hardy

Mr. Farrell Teague

Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Johnston

INDIVIDUAL

Mrs. R. Bertram Williams, Jr.

Mr. Tony Dale Howell

Mr. John Boone

Ms. Diane Brann

Mrs. Joan P. Rodgers

Mr. Steve Walker

Mr. Randy Shackelford

SMALL BUSINESS

The Thomson Company

IG40

Mr. Randy L. Shackelford

Mr. Jim Snow

2006 YEAR END APPEAL DONORS

Mrs. Elaine Warshauer

Mr. & Mrs. Earl McMillen III

Ms. Elizabeth Macchainnigh

Mrs. Ann Hutteman

Dr. & Mrs. James R. Beeler

Mr. & Mrs. B.R. Staton

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Overman, Jr.

Mrs. Hannah Block

Dr. Patricia B. Lerch

Terri & Peter Brown

George & Angie Edwards

Curt & Sharon Stiles

Jerry & Alice Wine

Martie Rice

Mr. John Johnson

Mrs. Elaine Werner

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Maloy

Larry & Alice Hovis

Mr. Laurence Sprunt

Rogers Building Corporation

Mr. J.F. Newber, Jr

Tinga Nursery Inc.

Mr. John Boone

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Hardy

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Rohler, Jr.

Drs. Thomas & Michele M. Clancy

NEW FOUNDATION GIFT

Robert R. Bellamy Memorial Foundation

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WE NEED CORPORATE UNDERWRITERS FOR THE NEWS!

The businesses that advertise in The News have generously made contributions to the Foundation to help underwrite this publication.We thank them for their support and encourage our members to patronize their businesses.

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