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Historic Wilmington Foundation's fifth Annual list of the Most Threatened Historic Places in Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region is one of its largest, including Rosenwald Schools, vernacular houses, a modern office building and more.
 Dr. Jeffrey Crow announces the 2010 list (courtesy Historic Wilmington Foundation)
"The recent loss of the Atlantic Coast Line Building in Wilmington, the
constant pressure on historic affordable housing and former school
buildings like Topsail School reminds us that we must remain vigilant
and assertive with our advocacy and work to save our heritage. The
Foundation's list, combined with the efforts of preservationists,
concerned citizens and local government, will result in new success
stories for these architectural and cultural treasures," stated executive director George Edwards.
Foundation president Lawrence Craige echoed his sentiments. "Historic preservation has achieved more credibility and acceptance
today than at any time since we were founded in 1966. However, we still
need to work to educate the public and property owners on the advantages
of rehabilitation versus demolition."
Learn more at HistoricWilmington.org or download the complete list as a PDF.
 Wooden grave marker (courtesy Historic Wilmington Foundation)
Threatened List
Rosenwald Schools, Pender Co.
Historic Wooden Windows, Lower Cape Fear Region
Historic Working Farms, throughout the Cape Fear Region
Affordable Historic Vernacular Houses, Wilmington, NC
Wooden Markers, Cemeteries, Brunswick County, NC
Rural AME Zion Churches, throughout the Region
Brick and Stone Walls and Granite Curbs, Downtown
Wilmington
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 Tide Water Building (courtesy Historic Wilmington Foundation)
Lucile Shuffler Building/Sunset Park School, Wilmington
Tide Water Power & Light Building, 320 Chestnut Street,
Wilmington
St. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, St.
Helena
Former Topsail High School, Hampstead
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