Items

• New Bern Federal Building National Register of Historic Places Registration Application

  The U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House at 413 Middle Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, was nominated and certified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The property was recognized at the local level of significance under National Register Criteria A and C for its historical and architectural importance. Classified as a federally owned public building, it was officially entered into the National Register on August 7, 2018. These images are of the registration application for that designation.
• Construction of Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Historical photo showing the steel beam infrastructure of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC during its construction phase in February 1934.
• Construction of Federal Building, New Bern, 1933-1937

  Early stage of the Federal Building construction in New Bern, NC, showcasing steel beam framework amidst existing brick structures March 1, 1934.
• Construction of Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Historic black and white photo showing the steel beam infrastructure during the construction of a federal building in New Bern, NC March 1, 1934.
• Construction of Federal Building, New Bern, 1933-1937

  Historical photograph capturing the early construction phase of a federal building in New Bern, NC, showing workers, steel beams, and foundational brickwork in January 1934.
• Federal Building Southeast Corner, 1933-1937

  An August 1937 photograph of the southeast corner of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, showcasing its classical revival architecture with prominent columns and detailed brickwork.
• Federal Building in New Bern, 1973

  A black and white photograph capturing the southeast corner of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, dated July 1973, showcasing the architecture and landscaped grounds.
• Construction of Federal Building Roof, 1933-1937

  A historical photograph depicting the mid-phase of roof construction on the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, in June 1, 1934, showing structural details and surrounding streetscape.
• Federal Building Roof Construction, 1933-1937

  Photograph capturing the mid-construction phase of the Federal Building's roof in New Bern, NC, dated June 1, 1934, showcasing scaffolding constructing the western extension and brickwork.
• Construction of the Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Historical photo depicting the roof and western extension construction of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, dated May 1,1934, showcasing scaffolding and architectural details mid-completion.
• New Bern Federal Building 1933-1937

  Print reproduction of a pen and ink drawing of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, depicting its architecture and the vibrant street life of the 1933-1934, complete with vintage automobiles and pedestrians. The bottom right inscription reads Robert Smallwood, Architect.
• The New Bern Federal Building

  Historical overview of the New Bern Federal Building in North Carolina, detailing its construction from 1933 to 1937, architectural style, and subsequent utilization, including its designation as a U.S. District Court.
• Federal Building in New Bern

  Historical photograph depicting the Federal Building in New Bern, NC showcasing its classical architectural style with prominent columns and a cupola.
• Construction of the Federal Building Foundation, 1933-1937

  Workers laying bricks and setting the foundation for the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, captured December 1, 1933, illustrating early 20th-century construction methods.
• Construction of Federal Building Foundation, 1933-1937

  Historical photo depicting the early stages of foundation construction for a federal building in New Bern, NC, dated October 31, 1933, featuring workers and vintage construction machinery.
• Construction of Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Workers laying the foundation of a federal building in New Bern, NC, captured on December 1, 1933, showcasing early 20th-century construction practices.
• Construction of the Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Historical photograph showing the construction of the first-floor exterior of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, captured April 2, 1934, illustrating early 20th-century architecture and construction techniques.
• Construction of the Federal Building Cupola, 1933-1937

  A black and white photograph capturing the construction of the cupola on the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, dated September 1, 1934, showcasing a blend of architectural detail and historical context.
• Construction of Federal Building Cupola, 1933-1937

  A historical photograph capturing the construction of the cupola on the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, dated October 1, 1934, with scaffolding visible beside the structure.
• Construction of Federal Building Cupola, 1933-1937

  A black and white photo capturing the mid-construction phase of the Federal Building's cupola in New Bern, NC, dated August 1, 1934, showcasing scaffolding and architectural details.
• Construction of New Bern Federal Building, 1933-1937

  Historical photograph depicting the construction of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, dated July 1, 1934, showcasing vintage cars and classic architecture.
• Federal Building in New Bern, 1933-1937

  This December 1, 1934, photo captures the completed southwest side of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, showcasing its classic architectural details and stately presence.
• Federal Building in New Bern, 1933-1937

  A vintage photograph showing the completed southwest view of the Federal Building in New Bern, NC, as it stood in January 1, 1935, framed by bare tree branches.
• Completed Federal Building in New Bern, 1933-1937

  This historical photograph captures the completed Federal Building in New Bern, NC, showcasing its classic architecture and featuring a vintage car parked by the sidewalk, dated April 1, 1935.
• Southwest View of Federal Building in New Bern, 1933-1937

  A March 1, 1935, photograph showcasing the completed Federal Building in New Bern, NC, featuring its distinctive colonial revival architecture and a prominent cupola.