Beaufort Porches Print - Commissioned Paintings by Beaufort, NC Artist, Mary Warshaw

Mary Warshaw - Beaufort's Porchscape Artist

Porches Poster and Ordering Information

"Beaufort Porches"

TO ORDER this 18x24 print: Send a check in the amount of $20 ($15 plus $5 shipping/handling) to: Beaufort Business Association, P.O. Box 56, Beaufort, NC 28516. Please be sure to submit your "complete mailing address" with your order.

Prints of “Beaufort Porches” can also be purchased at the following locations in Beaufort:

Beaufort Trading Company
The BHA’s Old Beaufort Shop
Carteret County Home B&B
Cousins B&B
Old Seaport Inn
Pecan Tree Inn
Red Dog Inn
Scuttlebutt
Tierra Fina
Arts & Materials (New Bern)

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All prints are hand-signed and contain a sheet with the following information:

The Beaufort Business Association and Beaufort artist Mary Warshaw produced this print of some of Beaufort’s unique porches. The artist's commissioned paintings are an ongoing effort to document the historical and architectural significance of the homes of Beaufort-by-the-Sea, North Carolina's third oldest town. Proceeds from the sale of these reproductions will be used to support local projects and cultural events, all in an effort to help preserve Beaufort's heritage and uniqueness.

The “Beaufort Fence” shown here is distinctive with its “up and down” pickets. In Beaufort’s early days fences were required to have a “paled in” or pointed stake characteristic. This may have been due to an old law that was made in an attempt to contain farm animals. Part of the law stated that a resident was allowed to catch and kill a pig found running in the streets. They could keep half but had to give the other half to the churchwardens who would distribute it to the hungry.

Images on the print include:

The ARENDELL HOUSE C1847 ~ Anne Street ~ This home has been in the Gutherie/Holland family since 1874. In the late 1800’s there was a millinery shop on the east side.
The JAMES DAVIS HOUSE C1829 ~ Moore Street ~ Davis built 22 homes in the historic district—this one for himself with a center chimney, 5 fireplaces, and an above-ground basement.
The GABRIEL HOUSE C1880 ~ Anne Street
The DAVID RUMLEY HOUSE C1843 ~ Queen Street ~ This typical 1800’s cottage was moved from Shackleford Banks in 1943. It has unique round porch rails and balusters.
The WARD-HANCOCK HOUSE C1726 ~ Third Street ~ This home was built by Richard Rustull—an early prominent citizen, town leader, and landowner. It has the earliest gambrel roof in eastern North Carolina.
The HATSELL HOUSE C1827 ~ Orange Street ~ Charity Hatsell and Emmeline Pigott, a confederate spy, watched the shelling of the fort from the upper porch of this home.
WATSON-HALL TEACHERAGE - St. Paul’s School C1905 ~ Orange Street ~ This home was originally part of a St. Paul’s School dormitory. In the mid 1940’s the school was demolished but two building were moved and converted into private residences.
The DUNCAN HOUSE C1728 ~ Front Street ~ In the 1800’s the downstairs west side was added and used as a ships’ chandlery; some of the supporting beams are actual ships’ masts.
The OLD INLET INN C1890 ~ Front Street ~This is the only remaining part of The Old Inlet Inn which was demolished in the 1960’s.
The JOHN WOLFE HOUSE C1895 ~ Orange Street ~ This land was once owned by the Ward’s and Hancock’s. The octagonals and a second story were added in 1908.
The GUY BUCKMAN HOUSE C1848 ~ Anne Street ~ This home was a six room boarding house in its early days. Elizabeth Merwin, who designed the Beaufort plaque and Beaufort seal, once lived here.
The HAMMOCK HOUSE C1700 ~ Hammock Lane ~ Legend ties this home to Blackbeard and other pirates. It was noted on old maps as the “White House” and stood as a landmark to guide early mariners into the inlet. It is the oldest house in Beaufort.
The JOHN IRELAND HOUSE C1887 ~ Orange Street ~ Built on Broad Street by a mariner from Portsmouth, North Carolina, this home was turned and moved to its present site around 1904.
The NELSON HOUSE C1790 ~ Corner of Front and Moore Streets ~ This Bahamian style house is unique; the still-remaining stairway door was locked at night for protection and to preserve heat.
The MASON COTTAGE C1904 ~ Anne Street ~ A charming fisherman’s cottage typical of those built in the early 1900’s.
The WHEATLEY HOUSE C1891 ~ Broad Street ~ This small fisherman’s cottage saw the old train rumble into Beaufort, past nearby local shops that sold penny candy and 5-cent sour pickles.
The LEECRAFT HOUSE C1850 ~ Anne Street ~ This is a Greek Revival home with wide hall, broad staircase, large rooms with high ceilings, and distinctive woodwork.
The OWINS-BEDFORD HOUSE C1730 ~ Corner of Live Oak and Anne Streets ~ This early colonial-day cottage by the sea was built by “rack of eye” with no use of levels or squares.
The EASTON HOUSE C1771 ~ Corner of Front and Orange Streets ~ Easton led town forces against the British in 1782. The foundation is made of large ballast stones.
The JAMES NOE HOUSE C1828 ~ Moore Street ~ The natural wood of the porch railings continues inside with the original pine floors.
The WHITEHURST HOUSE C1892 ~ Orange Street ~ The land on which this home stands was owned by Ward and Hancock heirs until 1892. The home is a fisherman’s cottage in design.
The J.B.JONES HOUSE C1870 ~ Marsh Street ~ A typical old two-story Beaufort home with interesting porch railings; square with rounded boards on the top and turned balusters. There is an excellent example of a very old Magnolia Grandiflora in the front yard.
The ANN WADE HOUSE C1831 ~ Orange Street ~ This early Beaufort cottage was originally a “story and a jump.” It was primarily owned by women for its first 100 years.
The REV. JONES HOUSE C1840 ~ Corner of Broad and Live Oak ~ During the Civil War this Federal style home was occupied by Union soldiers and used as an auxiliary hospital morgue.
The JAMES POTTER HOUSE C1910 ~ Anne Street ~ This is one of several Potter houses, all in the same block.
The ALLEN DAVIS HOUSE C1774 ~ Queen Street ~ General Ambrose Burnside supposedly used this home during the Civil War. It is a Greek revival home with Gothic Revival porches.

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Commissioned Paintings:
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mwarshaw@clis.com 252-504-3731