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Building History

Building History: 5th Avenue Methodist Church

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video It's a beautiful church with art and architecture reaching back to the 1800s. 5th Avenue Methodist Church welcomes you, and we welcome them in this week's Building History. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Brooklyn Arts Center

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video With its soaring, 50-foot cathedral ceilings, original brick and plaster walls and stained glass windows, it is an impressive venue. The Brooklyn Arts Center started as a church in 1888 and is now home to weddings, concerts and much more. Full story...
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Building History: Winnie's Tavern

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video It's a landmark down by the dock, with trucks, trains and ships there are plenty of hungry people, at lunch time they head to Winnie’s tavern. This isn't Winnie although a lot of people think she is. Jeannie Johnson has run the tavern for a while. Full story...
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Building History: Tuscany

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videoAmong his many talents, Chris Wilson is a student of history. His home Tuscany on Fifth avenue is historic and a work of art. Chris and his wife Kathy acquired the home just a few years back and started a major renovation. Full story...
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Building History: Historic USO

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videoThe Hannah Block Historic USO Center at 2nd and Orange streets in Wilmington houses historical artifacts for residents and tourists to explore. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Downtown Wilmington Post Office

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videoYou may have been too busy taking care of business to notice, but one building in downtown Wilmington offers art, style and history. You can mail bills and letters anywhere, but where can can you enjoy art with your mail? The downtown Post Office in Wilmington, of course. Full story...
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Building History: City Club at de Rosset

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video Have you seen the large home at Second and Dock Streets in Downtown Wilmington? It's the one that sits high on a hill with a great view. That's the City Club, offering private dining and accommodations, and they want you to come in. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Orton's Pool Room

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video This Halloween, why not visit a local haunt that people say is haunted. Orton's Pool Room has its own place in national history; one that was almost lost until new owners saved the day. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Thalian Hall

Thalian Hall is Wilmington's enduring landmark for theater, music and culture. It shares space with city hall, and the beautiful Greek revival building on third street gets the spotlight.

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BUILDING HISTORY: First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian in downtown Wilmington is a church full of sights and sounds to stir the faithful, and one man knows the church better than anyone else.

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BUILDING HISTORY: Bellamy Mansion

At 10 thousand square feet, with 22 rooms, the Bellamy lives up to it's mansion billing. The grand home built in the mid-1800's tells a story with a few surprises. WWAY's Chris Phillips learns more as he explores building history in downtown Wilmington.

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BUILDING HISTORY: Temple of Israel

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video Built in 1875 and '76, the Wilmington's Temple of Israel is the oldest temple in North Carolina and home to the state's oldest Jewish congregation. Full story...
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BUILDING HISTORY: Temple of Israel

Built in 1875-76 the Temple Israel is the oldest temple in North Carolina and home to the state's oldest Jewish congregation.

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BUILDING HISTORY: Murchison Building

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videoAt one point, it was the tallest building along the Cape Fear River and was considered a symbol of class. Recently, our Chris Phillips took a look inside the Murchison Building, which is featured this week in Building history, downtown Wilmington. Full story...
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Building History: Downtown Wilmington

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video We start a new franchise, Building history, Downtown Wilmington. Our Chris Phillips will showcase local homes and Businesses and share their stories with you. Full story...
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