Items

• Grand Opening of Montgomery Ward in New Bern

  A bustling scene at the grand opening of Montgomery Ward in New Bern, NC, showcasing a packed parking lot with classic mid-century cars and a large crowd of visitors.
• Montgomery Tires Service Station in New Bern

  A photograph of Montgomery Tires Service Station, showcasing the mid-century architecture and signage, with BFGoodrich branding, in New Bern, NC.
• Mitchell, Allen & Co. Storefront

  Historic image of the Mitchell, Allen & Co. Agricultural House on Pollock Street in New Bern, NC, showcasing its ornate facade and signage.
• Staff at Mitchell's Shell Station

  Three employees pose in front of Mitchell’s Shell service station in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century work uniforms and a classic Dodge car.
• Mitchell's Shell Station, New Bern

  A vintage photo of Mitchell's Shell service station in New Bern, featuring staff in front of the premises, circa mid-20th century.
• Midway Club & Restaurant, New Bern

  Photo depicting the Midway Club & Restaurant facade in New Bern, NC, featuring prominent signage and a streetside view.
• Staff of Midway Club & Restaurant

  A photo showcasing the diverse staff of Midway Club & Restaurant in New Bern, NC, posing with culinary tools in their kitchen.
• Evening at the Metropolitan Club

  A poised man plays pool at the Metropolitan Club, surrounded by onlookers, capturing a lively social scene from mid-20th century New Bern, NC.
• A Game of Focus

  A vintage photograph capturing an intense moment at the billiards table, likely taken at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC. The player is deeply concentrated on his shot.
• Pappy Conway at the Pool Table

  A photograph of an elderly man, likely Pappy Conway, setting up a billiards shot at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC.
• Johnny Roventini at Philip Morris Event

  Photo capturing Johnny Roventini, the Philip Morris bellboy, shaking hands at a promotional event for the "That's My Boy" show.
• Johnny Philip Morris at the Metropolitan Club

  Historical photograph of Johnny Philip Morris, famed for his iconic role in Philip Morris advertisements, at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC.
• Johnny's 25 Years with Philip Morris

  The image captures an advertisement celebrating Johnny Philip Morris' iconic role as a bellboy in Philip Morris ads, marking 25 years of his famous call in radio advertising history.
• Johnny Roventini Playing Pool

  A historical photograph of Johnny Roventini, dressed in his iconic bellboy uniform, playing pool at the Metropolitan Club, likely in New Bern, NC.
• A Game of Billiards with Johnny Roventini

  A charming scene captures Johnny Roventini, famed Philip Morris bellboy, playing pool at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, surrounded by intrigued onlookers.
• Social Gathering at the Metropolitan Club

  A lively scene from a bygone era at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC, featuring three women enjoying their time amid advertisements for Norris Candies and Maola Ice Cream.
• Pie-Faced Fun at the Club

  Two men engage in playful antics at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC, with one smashing a pie into the other's face, captured in this lively historical moment.
• Celebration at the Scoreboard

  A joyful moment captured in a historical photograph, featuring two men celebrating in front of a baseball scoreboard, reflecting the camaraderie and spirit of the era.
• Scoring the Game at the Metropolitan Club

  Two men at the Metropolitan Club in New Bern, NC, updating baseball scores on a large scoreboard featuring American and National Leagues, circa mid-20th century.
• Metropolitan Club in New Bern, 1950s

  A vintage photo of a man standing behind the counter at the Metropolitan Club, New Bern, displaying a variety of tobacco products, including cigarettes and pipes, circa 1950s.
• Vintage Soda Fountain Service

  An elderly man serves at McSorley's Soda Fountain, a classic establishment offering a variety of sodas, depicted here in a historical photograph from New Bern, NC.
• Auto Parts Storefront

  A black-and-white photo capturing the exterior of McMillan and Cameron Co Auto Parts store, featuring period signage and automobile memorabilia in New Bern, NC.
• Auto Parts Store in New Bern, NC

  A black and white photograph depicting the McMillan and Cameron Co. Auto Parts store, showcasing mid-20th-century automotive retail in New Bern, North Carolina.
• Vintage Display at McLellan’s Store

  A detailed snapshot of McLellan's 5 & 10 store front in New Bern, showcasing a variety of household goods and DIY project materials.
• Historical McLellan's 5 & 10 Store Interior

  A vintage glimpse inside McLellan's 5 & 10 store in New Bern, showcasing an array of products under classic pendant lighting, circa 1908.