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

Webb-Rankin House

c. 1896

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. Webb-Rankin House Marker

Inscription. H. E. Bonitz, Architect
Neoclassical Revival style house built for Walter G. Webb (1844-1919), bookkeeper, and wife, Nora Grainger (1859-1939). Purchased in 1926 by Robert George Rankin (1875-1955), salesman; and wife, Kate Harlow (1880-1965). Remained in family for fifty-two years.

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 1896.

Location. 34° 14.06′ N, 77° 56.707′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on Dock Street east of South 3rd Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east. 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: 312 Dock 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. Kidder House (a few steps from this marker); Vollers-Hardin-Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald MacRae House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Greenhow (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Wilmington Fire Stations (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); James Gibbons (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Webb-Rankin House. Contributing Property, Wilmington Historic and Archeological District, National Register of Historic Places #74001364 & #03000344.

From the National Register Nomination:
Pyramidal cottage with gable with decorative shingles. Polygonal bay; pediment over porch entrance; Tuscan columns on wrap around porch; decorative chimneys.

Also see . . .
1. Henry Emil Bonitz (1872-1921), Architect.

Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, of German parentage. Established an extraordinarily prolific practice as an architect in Wilmington, with scores of projects in the port city and its environs, and many more in other towns and counties in North Carolina.

(Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Wilmington Historic and Archeological District

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. Webb-Rankin House Marker

(marker is on right side of front entrance)

. (Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Webb-Rankin House (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. Webb-Rankin House (northeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.