NCModernist Architecture You Love

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Wilmington
Area Misc

1959

The Dewitt and Darlene Merritt House

2119 South Live Oak Parkway, Wilmington NC

Architect unknown. Sold in 2019 to Aman J. Pathak and Kelley A. Evans.

The Dewitt and Darlene Merritt House The Dewitt and Darlene Merritt House The Dewitt and Darlene Merritt House The Dewitt and Darlene Merritt House
1965

Untitled

3846 Sweetbriar Road, Wilmington NC

Sold in 2023 to Louann H. and Paul R. Gilliam III. Sold in 2025.

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1974

The George and Jackie Kirby Jr. House

32 Brierwood Rd SW, Shallotte NC

Architect unknown. Built by Frank Coleman. Sold in 2020 to Kitty Lonergan.

The George and Jackie Kirby Jr. House The George and Jackie Kirby Jr. House The George and Jackie Kirby Jr. House The George and Jackie Kirby Jr. House
1979

The Susan C. and Richard J. Hurst House

1 Pinewood Circle, Wilmington NC

Designed by Susan Hurst. She took her plans and ideas to the JW (Willie) Dalrymple, a local residential architect. Built by the Hursts, who planted over 400 azaleas. Deeded to the Hurst Trust. Sold in 2022 to Liudmila V. Yesaulava.

The Susan C. and Richard J. Hurst House The Susan C. and Richard J. Hurst House The Susan C. and Richard J. Hurst House
Around 1995

The James Abbott House I

2 Sounds Point Road, Wilmington NC

Located on Figure Eight Island. Designed by Jenkins Peer of Charlotte. Built by James Abbott. Sold in 2001 to Virat C. Lohavichan. Sold in 2016 to Robert and Elizabeth Dozier.

The James Abbott House I The James Abbott House I
1997

The Frank D. Thompson Renovation

110 Cypress Avenue, Wrightsville Beach NC

Architect unknown.

The Frank D. Thompson Renovation
1998

The Richard Byrne House

818 Schloss Street, Wrightsville Beach NC

Architect unknown. Photo by Angela Roehl.

The Richard Byrne House
Around 2002

The James Abbott House II

11 Salters Road, Wilmington NC

Located on Figure Eight Island. Designed by Jenkins Peer of Charlotte. Sold in 2007 to James W. Douglas.

The James Abbott House II
2003

The Mario Revocable Trust Poolhouse

23 Backfin Point, Wilmington NC

Located on Figure Eight Island. Designed by Tony Lineberry.

The Mario Revocable Trust Poolhouse The Mario Revocable Trust Poolhouse
2005

The Don Whitten Residenceaka Swamp Shack

4122 Appleton Way, Wilmington NC

Designed by Don Whitten. 2300sf. Sold in 2008 to Sara and Eric Copeland. Sold in 2016 to Stella and Burton Lancaster.

The Don Whitten Residence The Don Whitten Residence The Don Whitten Residence
2014

The William (Bill) and Dorenna (Dorrie) McGonigal Houseaka The House That Glass Built

539 Fort Fisher Boulevard South, Kure Beach NC

Designed entirely by Bill, Dorrie, and their son, the home was inspired by vacation spots, magazines, and favorite finds online. Built by Doster Building Company. Engineer, WD Jones.

The William (Bill) and Dorenna (Dorrie) McGonigal House The William (Bill) and Dorenna (Dorrie) McGonigal House The William (Bill) and Dorenna (Dorrie) McGonigal House The William (Bill) and Dorenna (Dorrie) McGonigal House
2015

The John Brunelle House

405 North 16th Street, Wilmington NC

Designed by Mark W. Williard. Built by Darren Ivey.

The John Brunelle House The John Brunelle House
2016

The Cameron F. and Stuart R. Sherrill Houseaka Figure 8 Residence

116 Beach Road South, Wilmingon NC

Located on Figure Eight Island. Designed by Point Office Architecture of Atlanta GA. Built by Parker Construction. Won a 2019 AIANC Design Award.

The Cameron F. and Stuart R. Sherrill House The Cameron F. and Stuart R. Sherrill House The Cameron F. and Stuart R. Sherrill House The Cameron F. and Stuart R. Sherrill House
2018

The McKenzie House

242 La Salle Street, Wilmington NC

Designed by Sekou Cooke of Syracuse NY.

The McKenzie House The McKenzie House
2018

The Ferebee and Brook Taube House

29 Sandy Point, Wilmington NC

Designed by BKSK Architects. Interiors, Laura Santos and Sandra Weingort. Built by Jimmy Burris Construction. Featured in Architectural Digest.

The Ferebee and Brook Taube House The Ferebee and Brook Taube House
2019

The Martha Miller House

225 Florida Avenue, Carolina Beach NC

Built by Mark Batson of Tongue & Groove. Designed by Scott Sullivan and Mark Batson; interior design by Bridgett Mazar of Tongue & Groove. Featured on HGTV.

The Martha Miller House

Sources include: Jenna Ault-Holcombe; Scott Ogden; Don Whitten.