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.
• 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.
• 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.