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Why the name 3rd Street Plaza?

Well, according to Joe Sheppard, a well known Wilmington historian, people decades ago use to socialize, meet people, enjoy picnics, and even network at a location you perhaps walk by everyday, the southwest corner of Third and Docks streets, commonly known back then as 'Wilmington 3rd Street Plaza.'
All that is left today is just remnants of the site of Wilmington's original gathering place. Below is a picture of how this area looked years ago.
Thus, we developed this site and concept to add a modern twist to this historic area, Wilmington's very first Social Media web site! So we invite those that live in or around Wilmington North Carolina to enjoy new friendships, meet and socialize with new people, rant and rave about Wilmington, create your own blog, start a discussion in the forum, share your pictures, videos and much more with this modern '3rd Street Plaza.' Lets socialize on the Plaza! Photo Courtesy New Hanover County Public Library, Louis T. Moore photo circa 1940