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

Bradley-Green Building

c. 1840; c.1914

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Bradley-Green Building Marker

Inscription. Commercial building erected for George H. Bradley (1805-1880), native of New Haven, CT, boot and shoe merchant, after devastating fire of 1840 that destroyed much of the block. From 1910 to 1963 this was the location of Green's Drug Store, operated by William H. Green (1843-1914) and son Charles F. (1880-1960), who altered the facade to current appearance in 1914.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 34° 14.13′ N, 77° 56.909′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is at the intersection of Market Street and North Front Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Market St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Court House of New Hanover County (a few steps from this marker); Ahrens Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Todd Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); D. R. Foster Building (about 300 feet away); Wilkinson Alley (about 300 feet away); Betts-Haar Building (about 300 feet away); William Tryon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Wilmington Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Survey and Planning Unit, North Carolina Division of Archives and History; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expanded the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Bradley-Green Building Marker

Marker is inside the entry alcove.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.