The City of Wilmington saw a rash of urban fires in the 19th century – making the surviving buildings that much more precious. Urban renewal in the mid-20th century had a similar effect on some of Wilmington’s historic legacy, but heritage tourism is booming.
When you talk about historic preservation, you might think about the paint police – or musty old buildings that wantonly waste energy. But on this edition of CoastLine, we explore what historic preservation actually is, why so many people in the Cape Fear region are dedicated to protecting local buildings that face a threat, and how historic preservation fits into the economy.
Guests:
Beth Rutledge, Historic Wilmington Foundation Board of Trustees, member; HWF's History’s Future Committee, which aims to connect the young and young-at-heart who support preservation.
Travis Gilbert, Manager of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society and the Latimer House Museum.
Resources:
Lower Cape Fear Historical Society and Latimer House Museum: http://www.lcfhs.org/
Burgwin-Wright
House & Gardens
www.burgwinwright.org
Museum: 910.762.0570
Historic Wilmington
Foundation
www.historicwilmington.org
Phone: 910.762.2511
Bellamy Mansion
Museum
www.bellamymansion.org
Museum: 910.251.3700
