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

Swinson-Snow House

1917

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Swinson-Snow House Marker

Inscription. Craftsman style bungalow built for Albert Franklin Swinson (1883-1954), native of Sampson County, clerk with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; and wife, Mary W. Blair (1888-1934). Purchased in 1945 by Harry Francis Snow (1903-1980), native of Dupage County, Illinois, bank teller at Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company and Wachovia Bank; and wife, Christine Hope Walker (1911-1983), native of Burgaw, NC and sales woman at Younger Set and Belk-Beery. The house remained in the family for forty-eight years.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1917.

Location. 34° 14.192′ N, 77° 55.392′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is at the intersection of Perry Avenue and South 20th Street, on the right when traveling east on Perry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 1920 Perry Ave, 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 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: Robeson House (a few steps from this marker); Owens House (a few steps from this marker); Innes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott-Nall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blanchard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tolar-Bowles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Browne House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blomme House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Swinson-Snow House Marker

of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Swinson-Snow House. Plaque application packet contains photographs and historical information about the house, its owners and its occupants. (Research report prepared by Carol Underwood Bragale; 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 Place Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this site (listed under a different name) as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (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 100 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.