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

Blomme House

c. 1921

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Blomme House Marker

Inscription. Bungalow built for Charles R. Blomme (1870-1942), draftsman for Leslie N. Boney, architect; and wife, Leida Whitney (1868-1941), native of Charleston, SC. Purchased in 1975 by Rrobert Lee Joe (1930- ), employee with Corbett Package Company; and wife, Margaret Williamson (1934-), native of Darlington, SC.

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 1921.

Location. 34° 14.208′ N, 77° 55.346′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Carolina Place. It is on Perry Avenue east of South 20th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2013 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

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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: Blanchard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott-Nall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Innes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Owens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Swinson-Snow House (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Colored Troops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Struthers-Futrelle House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Blomme House (PDF). Historical research report on the house, its owners and occupants. (Prepared in 2006; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Blomme House Marker

(Submitted on February 9, 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 as a contributing property and was listed in 1992. (Prepared by Allison H. Black and David R. Black; via National Archives) (Submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.