Kure Beach derived its name from a Danish immigrant named Hans Anderson Kure Sr. He began acquiring land in the area in 1891, and by 1900, he had purchased 900 acres just south of Carolina Beach to Fort Fisher. He established the Kure Land and Development Company and in 1913 produced a map of Fort Fisher Sea Beach, which would later become Kure's Beach and eventually Kure Beach. In 1923, the first wooden fishing pier on the Atlantic coast was constructed by Lawrence Kure. DAN PRI, one of the first surfboard companies on the East Coast, was also established at Kure Beach. The area is rich in historical significance--from Verrazzano's discovery to Cape Fear Indians, pirates, lighthouses, the "Rocks," the Ethel Dow Chemical Plant, and the community's role in both the Civil War and World War II. Most cherished, though, are the people that loved living a relaxed, peaceful life in their "paradise."

The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches is an invaluable resource for every coastal traveler in the Tar Heel State. This descriptive guide to North Carolina's coastal counties goes far beyond the basics to showcase all that the seaside has to offer, from beach access points and camping options to aquariums, museums, and other attractions. Glenn Morris also shares informative and entertaining histories of each county, insights into the maritime environment and its wildlife, and useful tips on subjects like the dos and don'ts of beach driving. *A beach-by-beach tour of more than 300 miles of coastline *Highlights public access points for beachgoers *Offers practical guidance for trip planning, whether day trips or weeklong vacations *Includes detailed maps, contact information, hours of operation, and much more

An exposure test of procelain enamels at seven representative sites in the continental United States was initiated by the National Bureau of Standards and the Porcelain Enamel Institute in 1956. After seven years all specimens were returned to the Bureau and the changes in gloss and color determined. These changes were found to be different al all exposure sites except Pittsburgh and New Orleans. The most severe changes occurred for specimens exposed at Kure Beach, 80 fee from the ocean, while the least change occurred for specimens exposed at Los Angeles. The differences in behavior of the specimens correlated with both the relative humidity and the pH of the suspended particulate matter at the different sites. A direct relation existed between the acid resistance of the enamels and weather resistance. However, enamels of different types, such as enamels on aluminum and steel, having the same acid resistance did not necessarily show the same weather resistance. Comparison with enamel specimens exposed for seven years in an earlier test showed that porcelain enamels produced after the end of World War II were equally resistant to changes in gloss at the Washington, D. C., site as those produced before the war. As a group, the regular glossy acid-resistant enamels on steel showed the best weather resistance of the various types tested. No corrosion of the base metal was noted for any specimen on which the initial coverage was complete. (Author).

North Carolina did more than its part during World War II. This Southern state trained more troops than any other state in the nation. Can one still find the military posts and shipyards, the cemeteries and memorials, the convalescent units and R&R facilities today? This volume describes in detail both the state's 20-plus military sites and the eight little-known North Carolina prisoner of war camps. Images and memories tell the story of service personnel and their families who contributed to the war effort at much personal sacrifice. The book reminds readers of how those Carolinians who remained behind did their part through supporting the troops, rationing, salvaging metals, growing Victory Gardens and purchasing War Bonds.