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

Allen-Collier House

1909

— Burett M. Stephens, architect —

Allen-Collier House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Allen-Collier House Marker

Inscription. Colonial Revival style house built for Fulton Temple Allen (1868-1941), secretary-treasurer of Acme Fertilizer Company; and wife, Anna Bell Pearce (1870-1948), natives of Virginia. Purchased in 1963 by Joshua Frank Collier (1902-1965), realtor, early developer and mayor of Carolina Beach; and wife, Marian Willis (1913- ), school teacher. House remains in family.

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 1909.

Location. 34° 14.314′ N, 77° 55.533′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Princess Street west of North 19th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1807 Princess St, Wilmington NC 28405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and

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on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Allen House (a few steps from this marker); Katharine M. Harriss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinton-Seale House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCaig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown-Weathersbee House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James D. Nutt House (about 300 feet away); Schaefer House (about 400 feet away); Dosher-Lowenstein House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Allen-Collier House. It is identical to the house next door at 1805 Princess

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Allen-Collier House Marker

Street. That residence was built by Fulton Allen's younger brother, Mitchell F. Allen, who was auditor and assistant cashier of Murchison National Bank. Joshua Collier was Carolina Beach's mayor from 1952 to 1959. He also built the town's first fishing pier and operated a beachfront motel and restaurant.

Also see . . .
1. Allen-Collier House (PDF). Historic plaque application includes more details about the house and its owners and/or occupants. (Prepared in 2000; 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.)

Fulton Allen obituary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller

3. Fulton Allen obituary

Published in the March 7, 1941 edition of The Wilmington Morning Star.

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 145 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.