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

W. Houston Moore House

1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. W. Houston Moore House Marker

Inscription. Neoclassical Revival style house built for William Houston Moore (1880-1948), native of Warsaw, NC, physician; and wife, Ida Gallagher (1911-1960), native of Danville, PA. He was a member of the New Hanover Medical Society and the first chairman of both the Wilmington Housing Authority and the North Carolina Azalea Festival.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. 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° 14.254′ N, 77° 55.491′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Market Street (Business U.S. 17) and North 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1819 Market St, Wilmington NC 28403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

It is also in

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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: Joseph D. Edwards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith-Willoughby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinton-Seale House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bass-Oliver House (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodward House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schaefer House (about 300 feet away); Dosher-Lowenstein House (about 300 feet away); Foltz-Gibson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding W. Houston Moore House. Dr. Moore also served seven years on the North Carolina Medical Board, including as its chairman in 1929. During

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. W. Houston Moore House Marker

his chairmanship of the Wilmington Housing Authority (1938-42), the first two low-income apartment complexes were built. He practiced general medicine in Wilmington from 1911 to 1942, when he suffered a severe heart attack. He then took up the practice of dermatology, and continued in that field until his death just three months after the first Azalea Festival was held.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. W. Houston Moore House (PDF). Research report on the house contains more details about its history and those who've owned it. (Prepared by Beth Keane, 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 8, 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 house as a contributing property and was listed in 1998. (Prepared by Beth Keane; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. History. The Azalea Festival’s roots go back to 1934 with Dr. Houston

Dr. W. Houston Moore image. Click for full size.

The Epitome (1949), James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing; Internet Archive (Public Domain)

3. Dr. W. Houston Moore

Moore who had the vision of transforming un-kept, swampy Greenfield Lake into a beautiful landscaped park. (North Carolina Azalea Festival) (Submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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