Wilmington North Carolina

A city of rare beauty and fascinating history, Wilmington attracts armies of tourists and visitors year-round eager to view its picturesque waterfront, to learn of the old port citys remarkable heritage and traditions, and to enjoy its grand beaches and landscapes. This visual history explores the citys and the vicinitys unique story from the late 1890s to the 1960s through the medium of postcards, a popular way of documenting a towns famous buildings, dwellings, personalities, and scenery.