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

Jaffé House

1932-1934

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Jaffé House Marker

Inscription. Tudor Revival style house built for Harry Jaffé (1887-1962), native of Leeds, England; and wife, Dora Wolff (1887-1973), Native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, proprietors of Castle Street Furniture Company. Mirror image cottage design attributed to son-in-law, Harry Stein. Inherited by daughter, Minnie Jaffé Stein in 1973 and remained in family until 1991.

Leslie N. Boney Sr., architect

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 1934.

Location. 34° 14.475′ N, 77° 55.832′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of North 15th Street and Rankin Street, on the right when traveling north on North 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 N 15th St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Stein House (a few steps from this marker); Wright-Rehder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonvielle-Currin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy-Baggett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Love-Pretlow House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen and Anna Love House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Jaffé House. It

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Jaffé House Marker

is the mirror image of the neighboring house to the south, the Harry Stein House. Stein acquired both lots in 1932 and had both houses built simultaneously. He and his wife Minnie occupied the house at 314 N. 15th St. while the Jaffés lived in this house.

Also see . . . Carolina Heights Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property as contributing and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.