Historic District in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Haar House
Henry E. Bonitz, architect
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William J. Reaves, builder
| | 1904 | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024
1. Haar House Marker
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 1904.
Location. 34° 14.066′ N, 77° 56.517′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South 6th Street south of Dock Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 S 6th 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: Singletary House (a few steps from this marker); Martin-Crouch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Major James Reilly House (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Alderman House (within
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Regarding Haar House. Jurgen Haar married his younger brother's widow in 1916. He also was a grocer, doing business on South Front Street. He served on the boards of several Wilmington companies, including American Bank & Trust, Tidewater Power Co., Southern National Bank, Atlantic Trust & Banking Co. and Consolidated Railways, Light and Power Co.
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 January 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Wilmington Historic District Boundary Expansion and Additional Documentation (PDF)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024
2. Haar House Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller
3. Henry Haar obituary
Published in the June 10, 1913 edition of The Morning Star in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
