Benners-Kellum Collection
Item set
- Title
- Benners-Kellum Collection
- Rights
- © New Bern Historical Society. Some rights reserved. See the Rights page for details.
Items
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Perched by the Waterfront
A historical photograph capturing three women enjoying a moment in a large tree by the waterfront, likely in New Bern, NC, showcasing early 20th-century dress and leisure activities. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Neuse River Lighthouse, Historical Photo
Vintage photograph of the Neuse River Lighthouse in New Bern, NC, showing its distinctive stilt-supported structure and attached boat. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 an antique cannon and informational sign. -
Construction of Neuse River Bridge, 1909
Workers and heavy machinery during the construction of the Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, NC, captured in April 1909, showcasing early 20th-century engineering efforts. -
Logging Operations in New Bern
Historical photograph depicting an industrial logging operation in New Bern, NC, showing machinery loading cut timber onto rail cars. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.