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
the summer of 2006. Continued on 8
Threatened Castle Street Landmark Has Brighter Future
INSIDEHOME TOUR . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
PHOTO CLASS . . . . . . . . . . .7
BELVEDERE PLANTATION LOST . . . . . . .7
VOLUNTEER NOW . . . . . . . .9
MEMBER SURVEY . . . . .11-12
CALL FOR PRESERVATIONAWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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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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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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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
Winter 2007-The News 13
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
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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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