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

Calder-Stevens Bungalow

c. 1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Calder-Stevens Bungalow Marker

Inscription. Prairie style bungalow built for Hugh C. Calder (1891-1972), teller for Murchison Bank. Purchased in 1924 by John Alexander Stevens (1895-1990), native of Clinton, NC, attorney, who practiced law for over 70 years; and wife, Mildred Thompson (1900-1989), native of Edenton, NC, president of First Baptist Church Missionary Society. House remained in family for sixty-seven years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. 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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.337′ N, 77° 55.763′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and North 16th Street, on the left when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1520 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Warren S. Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison-Norden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuhlken-Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCulloch B. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby-McDonald House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergen-Carpender House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foy-Taylor House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Calder-Stevens Bungalow Marker

in Wilmington.

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 February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.