Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

D. R. Foster Building

1911

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. D. R. Foster Building Marker

Inscription. J. F. Leitner, Architect
Neo-classical revival style building constructed for David Russel Foster (1882-1933); and wife, Anna Stockwell (1885-1951), native of Canton, PA. He was the owner of D. R. Foster Company, realtors, developers and insurance agents; and founder of People’s Building and Loan Association which occupied this building from 1913 to 1961. Location of Foster-Hill Realty Company from 1932-1993.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 34° 14.183′ N, 77° 56.9′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Princess Street east of North Front Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the northwest corner of the subject building, facing Princess Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Princess Street, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Betts-Harr Building (a few steps from this marker); Park Avenue — Post Office Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood the Residence of William Hooper

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office & Federal Building (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away); June 19, 1775 (about 400 feet away); Ahrens Building (about 400 feet away); Cape Fear Club (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding D. R. Foster Building. Contributing Property, Wilmington Historic and Archeological District, National Register of Historic Places #74001364 (as Foster Hill Realty Company).

From the National Register Nomination:
Limestone office building with pilasters supporting entablature, cornice and parapet. Large, arched opening between the pilasters has large transom and modern windows and door.

Also see . . . Wilmington Historic and Archeological District. (Submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. D. R. Foster Building Marker

(marker is mounted on right/west corner of front facade)

D. R. Foster Building (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. D. R. Foster Building (north/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.