"One of Wilmington's most profound women died in her home Friday morning. Hannah Block who died at 96, stood out in the community for marking several "firsts."

'She's done it all,' said George Edwards, the Chairman of the Historical Society. 'She's had a rich and full life and made so many contributions to Wilmington'..."

..."Recently, the Historic Wilmington Foundation honored Block as part of their "Celebration of Coastal Treasures" event. The annual gathering is a fundraiser for the foundation that works to protect historic resources in the city.

Hannah's son said downtown Wilmington was one of her passions all her life.

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 WECT 6 (11/13/09)

Read more about her historic preservation efforts  

StarNewsOnline (11/13/09)