New Hanover County Courthouse Cape Fear NC

The New Hanover County Courthouse was built beginning in 1892 with its cornerstone being laid April 20, 1892. The court first met in on April 17, 1893. The Queen Anne style courthouse was designed by A.S. Eichberg of Savannah, Georgia. Building was built for a total cost of $72,000.

The courthouse was renovated in 1986 and was rededicated 1988.[link]

The Location
The Old New Hanover County Courthouse located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The Incidents
Several employees reported seeing disembodied apparitions walking through the foyer of the old courthouse and through walls. As well as hearing footsteps behind them, voices, and temperature changes.
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This daring example of Victorian architecture stands as proof of the vast variety of architectural styles among old North Carolina courthouses, which represent virtually every significant architectural period. The arched entrance forms the base of a giant five-stage clock tower that is topped by a pyramidal roof. Designed in 1892, in the heyday of the Victorian era, this courthouse is located in the city's vibrant historic district. [link]

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