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The Fire That Erased Wilmington's Front Street | Wilmington News
In July 1984, a devastating fire tore through downtown Wilmington’s South Front Street, destroying two iconic, decades-old businesses—DLugin’s Men’s Store and Cape Fear Jewelry and Loan—in a single night. Once bustling hubs of community life, they were linked by shared history and ownership, with DLugin’s dating back to 1934 and Cape Fear to 1941. Though officials initially blamed an electrical fault, the loss left a haunting void: today, only a parking lot and trees remain where Wilmington’s past stood tall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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