HISTORIC BEAUFORT North Carolina: Thank You Card from Tony P. Wrenn

Architectural historian Tony P. Wrenn's inventory and research survey of Beaufort led to the town's historic district being placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Tony also wrote the introduction to my first Beaufort book - Porchscapes. After sending him a copy of my second book, Historic Beaufort: A Unique Coastal Village Preserved, Tony sent the following note card (click images to enlarge).

Recommendations

▪ "How exciting to have Mary unravel some of Beaufort's most intriguing mysteries! This book will be of interest to residents, descendants and visitors." —John Hagle, President Beaufort Historical Association

▪ "Mary Warshaw's talent and fascination with all the details of Beaufort's history will make this book a 'must have' resource for the many people all over the world who know and love Beaufort." —Patricia Suggs, Executive Director Beaufort Historical Association

▪ "In the 2011 'Preface' to the on-line edition of my Colonial Beaufort: The History of A North Carolina Town, I expressed the hope that 'some future student of Beaufort's history will strengthen its weaknesses and build on its foundations.' Mary Warshaw's new book, Historic Beaufort: A Unique Coastal Village Preserved, has made a significant contribution toward the fulfillment of that hope. The chief emphasis of her research for this book is on 'Beaufort's historic homes and families,' two areas that will greatly enhance our knowledge of the town's heretofore untold history." —Charles L. Paul, Professor Emeritus, Chowan University

▪ Your Beaufort book is a superior project and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Indeed it has been a learning experience, filling in many of the blanks for me.—Tony P. Wrenn, architectural historian; 1970 study for Beaufort’s nomination to the National Register

▪ We believe your research and evaluation on the Hammock House are on the mark. The Leffers letter of 1800 is really the clincher.—Michael T. Southern, Sr. Architectural Historian, NC State Historic Preservation Office

▪ Your book certainly will be a great resource for Beaufort architecture. It pulls together so much information from so many different sources.—Ruth Little, PhD, Longleaf Historic Resources, historic preservation consultants

Comments

“The definitive guide to Beaufort's historic houses, with a lot of other interesting information about Beaufort's people, places and features. A must have!” – Chuck Bland

“The book arrived at about 3:00 PM this afternoon. I have spent the rest of the afternoon fascinated! I am amazed at the extent of the labor and dedication that your research, writing, and attractive arrangement of details reveals, especially under what I suspect has been difficult physical conditions. And I thank you so very much for presenting me with an autographed copy. I look forward to digging more deeply into it.” – Charles Paul

“I love your book!! It has so much more information on houses and families that I never knew.” – Lynn Mosier

“Bought it and I just love it, thank you for doing such a beautiful job.” – Sandi Giacobbi

“I was so excited to be the first person to buy your book at the BHA. It is a wonderful history of the houses in Beaufort. I especially like the way you laid out the descriptions of the houses; street by street, block by block, North, South, East and West, making it easy to understand and locate each house. Well done!” – Margaret Brock

“Awesome piece of work!” – Jack Dudley

“I so appreciate the historical research you have put into your latest book. You have advanced the knowledge of Beaufort tremendously! Enjoyed the way the book is laid out and all the photographs! It is a great historical resource for people working on their family trees as well.” – Diane Coleman