Showing posts with label Historic Wilmington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historic Wilmington. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Downtown Wilmington Streetscape Project

Want to have a say in the design, look, and feel of the Downtown Wilmington streetscape project? Here is your chance!

From the Wilmington Downtown web site:

Public Input Session for the Front Street Streetscape Design
Date: Thu, August 6th 2009
Additional Time Info: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
External Link:
Event Website Location: Thalian Hall

The City of Wilmington invites you learn more about the upcoming Front Street improvement project by attending an open house on Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 North 3rd Street.

Stakeholders will have the opportunity to look at the design and talk with city engineers from 5:30 until 6:00 pm. An overview of the project design and construction schedule will begin at 6:00, followed by another opportunity to interact with engineers and planners. This project involves replacing 100-year-old water and sewer lines that run under Front Street, as well as streetscape improvements that will make the area more pedestrian friendly and attract more visitors to downtown businesses. This eight-month project involves two blocks of Front Street, from Market Street to Chestnut Street and will begin in January, 2010. It is expected to take approximately eight months to complete. You can learn more by visiting www.wilmingtonnc.gov/frontstreet or by calling 341-4675.

To view a map of the area to be discussed, please click
here.

Monday, July 6, 2009

OPEN HOUSE: Castle Street Trio

Sunday, July 12th
1pm-3pm


109 Castle Street, $449,900, MLS# 430686 (Grace Hodgkins, Exit Coastal) View more information.
213 Castle Street $268,000, MLS #429384 (Cindy Southerland, Intracoastal)
218 Castle Street $249,995, MLS #432436 (Sandra Hall, Intracoastal)

Directions: Market Street West (towards Cape Fear River), make left on 3rd Street, go
6 blocks and make right at light (Castle Street) 218 Castle will be on left and 213 and 109 will be on right.

Come tour 3 wonderfully restored bungalows on 2 blocks of Castle Street. Refreshments and snacks at 109 Castle. Drawing for gas gift card if all houses are attended!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

New Construction at The Cape


Seller will consider a lease or lease purchase! Bring an offer now or call Dawn for a showing (910) 228-8879.

4th of July Wilmington Battleship Blast Highlights and Southport

Did you miss the Wilmington, NC, fireworks or are curious to see what the Wilmington fireworks look like? Check out some highlights at WWAY TV 3. The Battleship Blast fireworks were amazing as usual and the news said there were record numbers of people downtown.

Not far away, Southport holds the annual official state celebration for the 4th of July. The celebration lasts multiple days with a large parade on the morning of the 4th. More info here.

By the way, for those that are unable to travel downtown or to Southport, WWAY TV 3 broadcasts the fireworks and parade on television.

EDITED TO ADD:

Check out these photos of the fireworks. They are rad!
http://www.starnewsonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=WM&Date=20090704&Category=NEWS5006&ArtNo=704009996&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=2

Monday, June 22, 2009

Front Street Getting an Upgrade Starting in Early 2010


The Front Street Streetscape project is expected to begin construction in January, 2010 and last six to eight months. This $1.5 million-project is intended to upgrade utility infrastructure, create improved public spaces, and encourage more pedestrians to visit and enjoy Wilmington’s downtown. Learn more...

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

What is ... The fountain in the middle of Market Street?

Anyone who visits Wilmington's Historical Downtown is sure not to miss the large beautiful water fountain. It is, after all, sitting in the MIDDLE of Market St. I've heard numerous rumors about the fountain, including that it was part of the Bellamy Mansion before the development of Market St. The true story behind the fountain is very interesting.


What is ... The fountain in the middle of Market Street?
Ben Steelman
StarNews

The Kenan Fountain sits in the center of Market Street at Fifth Avenue, in what is officially known as Kenan Plaza. It was a gift to the city from native William Rand Kenan Jr. (1872-1965) in memory of his parents William Rand “Buck” Kenan, a Confederate veteran, and Mary Hargrove Kenan.


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