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

Kuhlken-Hanby House

c. 1919

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 23, 2024

1. Kuhlken-Hanby House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style house built for John G. Kuhlken (1871-1953), grocer; and wife, Bertha J. Wrede (1855-1964), natives of Germany. Remodeled to duplex in 1921. In 1924, purchased by John R. Hanby (1872-1948), owner of the Crescent Motor Co. Chrysler dealership; and wife Josephine Sholar (1876-1957). They added the upstairs apartment and rented to various tenants until 1968.

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 1919.

Location. 34° 14.361′ N, 77° 55.741′ 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 right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601-1603-1605 Chestnut St, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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

Also see . . .
1. Kuhlken-Hanby House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

2. Kuhlken-Hanby House Marker

Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and its owners and/or occupants. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2016; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 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 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.