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

Goldie Stein House

1923

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Goldie Stein House Marker

Inscription. National Folk style house with Tuscan columns and half round gable vent built for Herman Stein (1885-1930), owner H. Stein Furniture Co.; and wife, Goldie Shain (1886-1973). Both were natives of Vilna, Russia, and charter members of B'nai Israel Congregation. Mrs. Stein was a charter member of B'nai Israel Sisterhood. Remained in family for fifty-five years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • 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 year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 34° 14.074′ N, 77° 56.421′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in the Historic District. It is on South 7th Street south of Dock Street, on the left when traveling south. Mr. Stein's first name was Hyman, not Herman. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 S 7th 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: Benjamin F. Penny House (within shouting distance of this marker); McEachern-Divine House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Williams-Agostini House (within shouting distance of this marker); Williams-Clark House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fennell-Croom House (within shouting distance of this marker); DuRant House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanby Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriss House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Goldie Stein House. Mr. Stein's first name was Hyman, not Herman.

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 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Goldie Stein House Marker

district in 2003. (Prepared by Sherry Joines Wyatt and L. Robbie King; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. For three generations, store has been a family business. Seventy-six years ago when Hyman Stein opened up a furniture store, H. Stein Furniture, he had no way of knowing the Great Depression was just around the corner. (Rachel Wimberly, The Star-News, Oct. 21, 2003) (Submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.