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

Ellis-Mintz House

1948

— Moore-Fonvielle Realty, builder —

Ellis-Mintz House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Ellis-Mintz House Marker

Inscription. English Cottage style house built for Gordon Huntington Ellis (1919-1991), native of Hartford, CT, WWII Coast Guard veteran, President Ellis Insurance; and wife, Josephine Louise Crockett (1921-1994), native of Charlottesville, VA, nurse. Purchased in 1969 by Rudolph Ivey Mintz (1907-1970), native of Shallotte, WWII Army veteran, engineer, and Superior Court judge; and wife, Mary Stuart Cranmer (1910-2003), native of Southport, piano and music teacher.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina, Historic Wilmington Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 34° 14.088′ N, 77° 54.483′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Beaumont. It is on Stradleigh Road 0.1 miles east of Wayne Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Stradleigh Rd, Wilmington NC 28403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Coastal Plain and 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: Loftis-Rippy House (a few steps from this marker); David Jacobi House (approx. ¼ mile away); Swart-Mathis House, est. 1937 (approx. ¼ mile away); Wenberg-Brantley House (approx. ¼ mile away); Carroll-Henson House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Swart-Mathis House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hyman-Barefoot House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomason House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Ellis-Mintz House. The Mintzes were both born in Brunswick County, NC.

Also see . . . Ellis-Mintz House (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Ellis-Mintz House Marker

Application for the historic plaque includes more information about the house and its owners. (Prepared by Carol Underwood Bragale, 2021; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.