Items

• Perched on History

  A vintage photograph capturing four individuals seated atop an eroded riverbank in New Bern, NC, framed by a resilient pine tree, hinting at a serene yet spirited past. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Vintage Logging Operations in New Bern, NC

  Early 20th-century logging scene showing workers and steam-powered machinery amid a cleared forest area, highlighting the historic lumber industry practices. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Vintage Ferry Crossing

  A mid-20th-century photograph capturing a car on a wooden ferry at Street's Ferry, near New Bern, NC, with a backdrop of lush trees and a distant bridge. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Street's Ferry, Neuse River

  A photograph capturing the Street's Ferry on the Neuse River in New Bern, NC, featuring informational signage and a rustic ferry transporting a vehicle. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Crossing the Neuse River

  A vintage photo capturing a moment at Street's Ferry in New Bern, NC, showing a ferryboat transporting a vehicle across the river, framed by Spanish moss-draped trees. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Pulpwood Barge on the Neuse River

  Historical photograph depicting a fully loaded pulpwood barge on the Neuse River, near New Bern, NC, showcasing the region's timber industry. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Neuse River Lighthouse, Historical Photo

  Vintage photograph of the Neuse River Lighthouse located in Pamlico Sound, NC, showing its distinctive stilt-supported structure and attached boat. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Neuse River Bridge Dedication, 1951

  A group of dignitaries and citizens gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the dedication of the Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, NC, 1951. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Neuse River Bridge Dedication, 1951

  Community members gather at the dedication ceremony of the Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, 1951, featuring a ribbon-cutting moment with a distinguished lady. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Early Construction of Neuse River Bridge

  Historical photo capturing the initial stages of the Neuse River Bridge construction in New Bern, NC, with Victorian homes in the background. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Early Construction at Neuse River Bridge

  Historical view of Neuse River Bridge construction in New Bern, NC, showing early groundwork with wooden supports and elegant riverside homes in the backdrop. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Construction of Neuse River Bridge

  A historical photo capturing the construction of the Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, NC, with a foreground display of the Tryon Palace Cannon and informational sign. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Construction of Neuse River Bridge

  Workers and heavy machinery during the construction of the Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, NC. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Logging Operations in New Bern

  Historical photograph depicting an industrial logging operation in New Bern, NC, showing machinery loading cut timber onto rail cars. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Logging Operations

  A photo capturing a logging operation, showcasing a crane loading cut logs onto a truck, reflecting the industrial forestry activities of the era. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Logging Operation in New Bern

  A vintage black-and-white photograph showing a logging operation in New Bern, NC, featuring a crane lifting a bundle of logs onto a truck, capturing a moment in the forestry industry. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Historic Logging Operation

  A black and white photo depicting a mid-20th century logging operation in New Bern, NC, featuring a worker operating a vintage forklift loaded with logs. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Construction of Treasure Cove Marina

  Historical photo showing the early stages of Treasure Cove Marina in New Bern, NC, with tractors moving across the drained marina basin amidst a forest of support poles. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Trent River Bridge Dedication, 1955

  An official cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the dedication of the Trent River Bridge in New Bern, NC, 1955, watched by dignitaries and a crowd under clear skies. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Dedication of the Trent River Bridge, 1955

  A man delivers a speech at the dedication ceremony of the Trent River Bridge in New Bern, NC, 1955, with a crowd gathered around him. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Trent River Bridge Dedication, 1955

  A large crowd gathers during the dedication ceremony of the Trent River Bridge in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of community and celebration in 1955. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Construction of Cunningham Bridge, 1954

  A historical snapshot capturing the early stages of Cunningham Bridge's construction over the Trent River in New Bern, NC, circa 1954. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Winter View of Cunningham Bridge, 1956

  Historical black and white photograph capturing the Cunningham Bridge over the Trent River in New Bern, NC, framed by barren trees, showcasing mid-20th-century engineering. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Trent River Bridge, 1956

  Historical image of the Cunningham Bridge over the Trent River in New Bern, NC, captured in 1956, showcasing its length and distinctive architectural features along a peaceful riverbank. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.
• Sunny Days of News Delivery

  A cheerful young woman delivers the Sun Journal newspaper on a sunny day, capturing a slice of mid-20th-century life in New Bern, NC. The New Bern Historical Society owns the digital copy of this image.