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
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 Peoples 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list. 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. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Betts-Haar 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Jail (about 300 feet away); Bradley-Green Building (about 300 feet away); U.S. Post Office & Federal Building (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away); Court House of New Hanover County (about 400 feet away).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
2. D. R. Foster Building Marker
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
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 243 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
