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

Robert B. Bell House

1933

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Robert B. Bell House Marker

Inscription. Cape Cod style house built for Robert Bailey Bell (1899-1981), salesman for International Shoe Company 1927-1966; and wife, Elizabeth Davis (1897-1981). Remained in family until 1984.

Erected by Historic Wilmington Foundation, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. 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 1933.

Location. 34° 14.173′ N, 77° 54.972′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Brookwood. It is on Keaton Avenue north of Grady Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 Keaton 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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the

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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: J. Love Davis House (a few steps from this marker); Bailey House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Willson House (about 500 feet away); Hildreth House (about 500 feet away); Copeland House (about 500 feet away); Wilkinson House (about 700 feet away); Burnett-Minor House (about 700 feet away); Soverel House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Render-Bell House (PDF). Historic plaque application contains more details about the house (under a different name), its history and owners. (Prepared by Elizabeth MacChainnigh, 2009; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library) (Submitted on February 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Brookwood Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Robert B. Bell House Marker

National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this house (under a different name) as a contributing property and was listed in 2014. Prepared by Heather Slane; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (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 140 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.