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

Finberg-Monds House

c. 1922

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 24, 2024

1. Finberg-Monds House Marker

Inscription. Bungalow built as investment property. Residence of Louis B. Finberg (1902-1992), harbor master and Vice-President of Heide Warehouse Co.; and wife, Florence Chadwick (1902-1966). Purchased in 1953 by John Monds (1921-1987), inspector with Carolina Power and Light Company; and wife, Louise Byrd (1909-1998).

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 1922.

Location. 34° 13.975′ N, 77° 55.312′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on Barnett Avenue east of Wrightsville Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2013 Barnett 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

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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: Gresham House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cumming-Walker House (about 500 feet away); Provost Cottage (about 600 feet away); Patterson House (about 700 feet away); Coleman Building (about 700 feet away); Hall-Tolar House (about 800 feet away); Reese House (about 800 feet away); Pickard-Newboles House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. Finberg-Monds House (PDF). Historical research report with more details about the house and those who've owned it. (Prepared by Elizabeth MacChainnigh, 2008; via Port City Architecture collection, New Hanover County Public Library)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 25, 2024

2. Finberg-Monds House Marker

(Submitted on March 1, 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 March 2, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.