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

Glascow Hicks House

1928

— William Draper Brinckloe, architect / J.T. Ritter, builder —

Glascow Hicks House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Glascow Hicks House Marker

Inscription. English cottage style house built for Glasgow Hicks (1893-1957), insurance agency owner and elder of the First Presbyterian Church; and wife, Helen Russell (1899-1979), native of Spartanburg, SC. The dwelling was adapted from an "Ann Hathaway Home" plan published in House and Garden magazine. Remained in family for forty-eight years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1928.

Location. 34° 14.543′ N, 77° 55.843′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of North 15th Street and Campbell Street, on the right when traveling south on North 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 N 15th 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.

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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: Hiatt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen and Anna Love House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellamy-Baggett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pine Forest Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Jaffé House (about 400 feet away); Oakdale Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Stein House (about 500 feet away); Jesse James Mohn House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Glascow Hicks House. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Carolina Heights Historic District, which includes this property:

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Glascow Hicks House Marker
house designs within the district are reminiscent of the English cottage style. Based on plans published in House and Garden Magazine, the 1928 Glasgow Hicks House (entry no. 66) at 410 North Fifteenth Street is known as the “Anne Hathaway Home”. Glasgow Hicks, founder of Glasgow Hicks Insurance Company, and his wife, Helen, purchased the lot in September of 1927 and the house was completed the following year. Of special appeal is the structure's roof and its interesting details. The gable descends on the front in a definite, steep incline. On the north side, the roofline curves upward to form a hooded eyebrow dormer for the casement window; to the south, the roof is cut into at right angles which allow space for another casement window.

Also see . . .
1. The Glasgow Hicks House. Described as “inspired by the memories of Stratford-on-Avon, but built in modern manner,” the house plan features a main floor bedroom and half bathroom along with two bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. (Corinne Gregson, "Beyond the Plaque" project, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, 2024) (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Glascow Hicks House.

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Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and those who owned and lived in it. (Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. 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 153 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.