Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rulfs House
1914
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
1. Rulfs House Marker
Neoclassical Revival style house built as an investment property for John Frederick Rulfs Jr. (1869-1953), co-owner of Peterson and Rulfs, Boots and Shoes; and wife, Alice Smith Rendleman (1881-1948), native of Salisbury, NC. The house remained in the family for 60 years.
Preservation leadership since 1966
Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 34° 14.42′ N, 77° 56.736′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Walnut Street west of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Walnut 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. St. Stephen A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); St. Mark’s (about 600 feet away); Stephen Jewett House (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023
2. Rulfs House (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
