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

Henry F. Otten House

1909

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. Henry F. Otten House Marker

Inscription.
Neo-Classical Revival style house built for Henry F. Otten (1863-1943), native of New York City, bookkeeper, and wife, Margaret Peschau (1874-1938), native of Evansville, Indiana. House converted to duplex in 1936; inherited by daughter, Margaret Otten (1898-1981); and husband, Samuel Behrends (1899-1965), a clerk for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. House remained in family until 1962.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 34° 14.373′ N, 77° 56.611′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on North 5th Avenue just north of Grace Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 North 5th Avenue, 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. William G. Craig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell - Yopp House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Jewett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace Methodist Church

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(about 400 feet away); St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Rulfs House (about 700 feet away); St. Stephen A.M.E. Church (about 800 feet away); St. Mark’s (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Henry F. Otten House. Contributing Property, Wilmington Historic and Archeological District, National Register of Historic Places #74001364.

From the National Register Nomination:
Two-story side passage plan duplex with hip roof and pedimented gable. Full width porch has large, paneled square columns. Single, paired, and tripartite windows with two over one and one over one sash. Lunette attic vents.

Also see . . .
1. Henry Frederick Otten (Find A Grave).

(Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina)

(Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Margaret Wilhelmina “Maggie” Peschau Otten (Find A Grave).

(Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina)

(Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. Henry F. Otten House Marker

(marker is between front entrance and windows)

3. Wilmington Historic and Archeological District. (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Henry F. Otten House (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. Henry F. Otten House (southwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.