Items

• Family Portrait by a Homestead, Early 1900s

  A vintage photograph depicting a family of four standing before their home, enclosed by a quaint picket fence, capturing a slice of early 20th-century life in what is likely Pollocksville, North Carolina.
• Steam Locomotive by the River

  A vintage black and white photograph capturing a steam locomotive alongside a river, with groups of people gathered around, likely in early 20th-century New Bern or Craven County area.
• Oyster Fleet at Middle Street Market Docks

  Historical photo depicting the bustling oyster fleet at the foot of Middle Street, New Bern, NC, showcasing boats and workers engaged in seafood harvesting activities. Circa 1900.
• Historic New Bern Scenes

  Handwritten notes detailing scenes from New Bern and Shackleford Banks, including street views and natural landscapes, captured around 1910 by H.D. Wood.
• Signature of H.D. Wood

  Close-up of a handwritten signature by H.D. Wood, possibly related to his photographic work in early 20th-century New Bern, NC.
• Historic Ocracoke Lighthouse

  Early 20th-century photograph of a lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, surrounded by trees, showcasing its towering structure and maritime significance.
• Fishermen at Work, Circa 1910

  A group of fishermen engages in net fishing along a beach on the North Carolina coast, showcasing a glimpse of early 20th-century coastal life under a dramatic sky.
• Launching the Lifeboat, circa 1910

  A group of Coast Guardsmen prepare to launch a lifeboat marked "Portsmouth Station" from a wooden dock, highlighting early 20th-century maritime practices.
• Coastal Gathering, circa 1910

  Four individuals pose beside a massive rolled fishnet on a beach on the North Carolina coast capturing a moment of early 20th-century life.
• Seaside Labor, Circa 1910

  Men hauling a large fishing net along the shore, capturing the essence of early 20th-century manual labor on the North Carolina coast.
• Fishing and Farming in 1937 North Carolina

  A dual-image from 1937 showcasing daily life on the North Carolina coast, with a family fishing a net and another man with a horse-drawn cart near a house. Most likely images taken at Portsmouth Island.
• Leisure Rowing along the NC coast

  A vintage snapshot capturing a moment of leisure, featuring a woman rowing a small boat with her dog by her side along the North Carolina coast.
• Historic Structures on Portsmouth Island

  Two historic photographs featuring the Church of Portsmouth and an impressive flag tower possibly at Portsmouth, capturing early 20th-century community life and architecture.
• Historical Post Office in New Bern

  This photograph showcases a historical post office building in Portsmouth, NC, constructed from repurposed pine planks of an early home, evoking nostalgia and architectural interest. A view of Portsmouth Village.
• Community Gathering

  An early 20th-century community gathering most likely in Craven County, featuring a diverse group of residents assembled outside a large building.
• New Bern Water Tower

  Historical photograph of the iconic Queen Street water tower in New Bern, North Carolina, featuring the city's name prominently displayed.
• Water Tower Construction

  A historical photograph capturing the construction of a water tower on Queen Street in New Bern, NC. Circa 1950s.
• Queen Street Water Tower Construction

  Historical black-and-white photograph showing the construction of the Queen Street water tower in New Bern, NC, with vintage cars visible in the foreground.
• Construction of Queen St Water Tower

  A historical black-and-white photograph capturing the construction of the Queen Street water tower in New Bern, NC, showcasing workers and the intricate network of supporting cables.
• Construction of Queen Street Water Tower

  Historical black and white photo capturing the construction phase of the Queen Street water tower in New Bern, NC, showcasing its intricate network of supporting beams.
• Construction of Queen St Water Tower

  Historical photograph capturing the intricate construction phases of the Queen Street water tower in New Bern, NC, showcasing the tower's internal framework against a clouded sky.
• Construction of Queen Street Water Tower

  Historical photo capturing the construction of the Queen Street Water Tower in New Bern, NC, featuring classic mid-20th-century cars and construction equipment.
• Construction of Queen Street Water Tower

  Historical photograph capturing the construction of the Queen Street water tower in New Bern, NC, featuring towering columns and a crane in operation.
• Construction of Queen St Water Tower

  Historical photo showing the early stages of the water tower construction on Queen Street in New Bern, NC, featuring cranes and structural steel.
• Crime Scene Investigation in Bayboro

  Officers investigate a vehicle involved in the Wachovia Bank robbery in Bayboro, depicted in a historical black-and-white photograph.