Front view, Burgwin-Wright House, Wilmington, North Carolina

Burgwin-Wright House (Wilmington, N.C.)

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Repository:: Special Collections Research Center at NC State University Libraries
Collection:: Historic Architecture Research. Project Records (UA110.041) held by Special Collections Research Center at NC State University Libraries
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Provenance note:: John Burgwin (merchant and planter), first owner; Joshua G. Wright (judge), second owner
Architectural note:: The rear wing was added around 1845.
Historical note:: This colonial house was built in 1771 by John Burgwin, merchant, clerk of council, and member of the North Carolina Assembly. Foundation of the house was the town jail, and the basement rooms were used as a prison. Tradition says that leading from the house to the Cape Fear River was a tunnel. Lord Corn Wallis maintained his headquarters here in 1781. The home is located within the boundaries of the Wilmington Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:: Wilmington (N.C.)
Subjects:: Historic buildings
Houses
National Historic Landmarks
National Register of Historic Places