The Northrup House (229 North Caswell Ave)

The Northrup House at 229 North Caswell Avenue was built in 1910. The house is popularly called The Crimes of the Heart house since 1986 when a movie by that name was filmed here. Starring in the film were Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange and Sissy Spacek. Southport has become the backdrop for many films over the past 30 years. The Fort Johnston Southport Museum and Visitor's Center has a display featuring those movies.