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

Salvation Army Building

c. 1923-1924

— J.L. Lynch, architect —

Salvation Army Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Salvation Army Building Marker

Inscription. The Wilmington chapter of the Salvation Army was organized in 1887. After operating in various locations, this Mediterranean style building was the first to be constructed for the organization at a cost of $30,000. The cornerstone was laid April 12, 1924 amid local fanfare. During the 1930s a children's home was housed on the second floor. The Army's headquarters moved to a new location in 1963 and this building was sold in 1981.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. 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 date for this entry is April 12, 1924.

Location. 34° 13.927′ N, 77° 56.894′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. It is on South Front Street north of Ann Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 S Front St, Wilmington

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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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Mitchell-Anderson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Anderson's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Caldler-Thorpe Warehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hogg-Anderson House (about 300 feet away); Rankin & Martin Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Walker-Compos House (about 300 feet away); Sloan-Powers House (about 300 feet away); Baptist Hill House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

2. Salvation Army Building Marker

all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Salvation Army Building. Construction for the Wilmington Salvation Army Chapter Building was entrusted to James Lynch. Born in 1883, Lynch was a native of Wilmington. After completing trades school and taking up architectural projects across the eastern coast of the United States, Lynch “returned to Wilmington to begin a private architectural practice.” (Melissa Howdershelt, Beyond the Plaque project, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, 2024) (Submitted on December 28, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 28, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF). National Register nomination that expanded

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the district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on December 28, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.