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

Hutaff House

c. 1922

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Hutaff House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built for Elizabeth Dunkel Hutaff (1883-1960), native of Richmond, VA; and husband, William J. Hutaff (1881-1925). He was secretary-treasurer of the Wilmington Coca-Cola Bottling Works. Upon his death, his wife took his place in the firm, a position she held for thirty-five years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. 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 1922.

Location. 34° 14.23′ N, 77° 55.767′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Market Street (Business U.S. 17) west of North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1511 Market 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: Strauss House (a few steps from this marker); James Benson Dudley (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Wessell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakdale Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holloway-Hunt House (about 300 feet away); Bergen-Carpender House (about 400 feet away); Fisher House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Hutaff House. Excerpt from the historical research report included in the application for the historic plaque:

William J.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Hutaff House Marker
Hutaff, born November 21, 1881, became active in one of the most important businesses in the port city, the Wilmington Coca-Cola Bottling Works, which grew out of a small soft drink bottling operation in Hutaff's grocery store at 801 Chestnut Street. His son, George Hutaff, expanded the business in 1903 by obtaining a franchise to bottle a new product, Coca-Cola, and bottling works was moved to the rear of the Hutaffs' residence at 217 North Seventh Street. By 1913, demand for the product became so great that, in 1913, new facilities were opened at the comer of South Tenth and Princess Streets with George Hutaff as president and William as secretary-treasurer of the firm. Following the latter's death, in 1925, his widow, Elizabeth Dunkel Hutaff, became secretary-treasurer and continued with the business until her death in 1960, being one of the first women in Wilmington involved in the operation of a major industry.

Also see . . .
1. Elizabeth D. Hutaff House (PDF). Research report on the house, with details about those who've owned and /or lived in it. (Prepared by Edward F. Turberg, 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

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(Submitted on February 5, 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 as a contributing property and was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.