Items

• WWII German Surrender Leaflet

  A 1944 German surrender leaflet, issued by the U.S. military, encouraging German soldiers to safely surrender and guaranteeing their humane treatment and medical care. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic William Blades House

  A photograph of the William B. Blades House, located at 602 Middle Street in New Bern, NC. Herbert Woodley Simpson designed this home in the Queen Anne Style. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Winter at the William Blades House

  A historical photo showcasing the grand William Blades House in New Bern, NC, with a horse-drawn sleigh and snowy surroundings. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Armstrong Grocery Warehouse

  A vintage photograph of the Armstrong Grocery warehouse located off of the 100 block of Middle Street in New Bern, NC. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Armstrong Grocery Warehouse

  Historical view of the Armstrong Grocery Warehouse on Middle Street, New Bern, NC, surrounding undeveloped land. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Mid-20th Century Warehouse Activity

  Historical photo depicting daily operations at Armstrong Grocery warehouse on Middle Street in New Bern, NC, featuring vintage trucks and workers. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic Ward Law Office, New Bern

  A black-and-white photograph capturing the distinctive architectural features of the Ward Law Office at 409 Pollock Street in New Bern, North Carolina, showcasing its unique facade and period details. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Walter Duffy House, New Bern

  Historical photograph of the Walter Duffy House at 212 New Street in New Bern, NC, showcasing its intricate Victorian architecture and worn wooden facade. Designed by Herbert Woodley Simpson. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Riverside Gathering

  Historical photo capturing a tranquil riverside scene in New Bern, NC, with individuals engaged in various activities by the water, surrounded by lush woods. Specific location unknown. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Buick and Home in New Bern, Circa 1952

  A sleek 1952 Buick parked outside a house in New Bern, NC. This black-and-white photo captures the classic car and architectural details of the era. Possibly located on North Craven Street. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Unidentified Historic Home

  Black and white photograph of an unidentified two-story house, possibly located on King St in New Bern, NC, featuring classic architectural elements and surrounded by mature trees. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Home in New Bern

  Historical photograph of an old, wooden house with a front porch in New Bern, NC. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Charm in New Bern

  A historical two-story, 5-bay, frame house at 406 Queen Street in New Bern, NC, circa mid-20th century, featuring classic shutters and ornate wooden details, with vintage cars parked outside. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic New Bern Residence

  Black and white photograph showcasing a two-story, 5-bay, frame house at 406 Queen Street in New Bern, NC, featuring distinct architectural details and period automobiles. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic Transformation on Craven Street

  A vintage photograph of the two-story frame house at 320 Craven Street, New Bern, that would eventually be remodeled into the Earl of Craven Lodge, now housing the Chesnutt & Clemmons law office. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Vintage Two-Story House in New Bern

  A black and white photograph depicting a two-story frame house, likely from the 1950s, located in the 200 block of South Front Street, New Bern, NC, featuring a classic car in the foreground. It was located behind the John Harvey House and demolished 50 plus years ago. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Streetscape in New Bern

  A mid-20th century photograph capturing a two-story building in New Bern, NC, featuring distinctive architectural details and period automobiles. The south side of the building residing on the 200 block of South Front Street. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Streetscape of New Bern

  Photograph capturing a rustic scene with aged buildings and an old vehicle, depicting the historical urban landscape of New Bern, NC. Located on the 200 block of South Front Street on the east side. The John Harvey House is in the background. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Remnants of a Bygone Era

  A large pile of debris dominates the foreground, likely remains of a demolished structure on the southeast corner of South Front & Craven Streets in New Bern, capturing a moment of urban change and memory erasure. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic Swert House on Broad Street

  A black and white photograph capturing the Swert House, a gambrel roof residence located in the 600 block of Broad Street, north side, New Bern, NC, showcasing early 20th-century architecture. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Interior of a Mid-20th Century Home

  A woman stands in a modestly furnished room, highlighting typical mid-20th century living with a single bed, small dining area, and basic kitchen appliances. Located on the southwest corner of Pollock and Bern Streets. Referred to as The Old Lady's Home, this may be the Enoch Wadsworth Memorial Home which housed elderly women with limited income in the 1950s. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Quiet Moments at the Old Ladys' Home

  Two elderly women enjoy a serene afternoon in a comfortably furnished living room at the Old Ladys' Home in New Bern, NC, captured in a mid-20th-century photograph. This may be the Enoch Wadsworth Memorial Home which housed elderly women with limited income in the 1950s. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Old Lady's Home in New Bern, NC

  A historical black and white photograph capturing the serene Old Lady's Home located at the southwest corner of Pollock and Bern Streets in New Bern, North Carolina. This may be the Enoch Wadsworth Memorial Home which housed elderly women with limited income in the 1950s. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic Smith-Whitford House, New Bern

  A black and white photograph depicting the Smith-Whitford House, a classical two-story residence located at 506 Craven Street, New Bern, NC, surrounded by lush greenery. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historical Elegance: The Smallwood-Howard House

  Captured in this vintage black-and-white photo, the Smallwood-Howard House at 209 Change Street, New Bern, NC, showcases its majestic architecture surrounded by lush greenery. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.