Items

• Joyful Moments in James City

  A young boy in early 20th-century James City, NC, beams with joy while seated on a wooden barrel, holding a large slice of watermelon.
• Cotton Picking in Early 20th Century New Bern

  A historical photograph depicting a group of individuals, including children, harvesting cotton in a field near New Bern, North Carolina, capturing a moment of agricultural life.
• Life in Early 20th Century James City

  A historical photograph depicting a man with an ox-drawn cart, passing by a wooden structure under construction, in James City, North Carolina, circa early 1900s.
• Bicentennial Group Portrait, New Bern

  Historical group photo capturing participants in period attire, most likely celebrating the 1910 Bicentennial in New Bern, NC, adorned with American flags.
• Tryon Palace West Wing on George Street, New Bern

  A photograph capturing the Tryon Palace West Wing on George Street, New Bern, NC, with individuals in period attire passing by. Circa late 19th century.
• Trent River Railroad Bridge, 1994

  Historical photograph of the railroad bridge crossing the Trent River in New Bern, NC, showcasing its distinctive architecture and the serene river backdrop.
• Misty Morning on Pollock Street

  A serene, historical scene captures early morning on Pollock Street in New Bern, NC, featuring timeless architecture and a glimpse of daily life from a bygone era.
• Historic Pearce House, New Bern

  A photograph showcasing the Pearce House on Pollock Street in New Bern, NC, enveloped by mature trees and a classic picket fence.
• Trent River Waterfront, New Bern

  Historical photograph depicting the Trent River waterfront in New Bern, NC, featuring riverside buildings and a lone rowboat, circa late 19th century.
• Middle Street in New Bern, Early 1900s

  Photo of Middle Street looking north from South Front Street in New Bern, NC, showing bustling early 20th-century commercial life with horse-drawn carriages and local businesses.
• Gaston Hotel and Streetscape, New Bern

  A historical photograph depicting the Gaston Hotel and surrounding buildings along South Front Street looking east in New Bern, NC, showcasing early 20th-century architecture and bustling street life. The chimneys of the John Harvey house are seen in the distance.
• Fort Totten Signal Station

  A historical photograph showing Fort Totten Signal Station in New Bern, NC, post Civil War, featuring uniformed men, a horse-drawn cart, and a prominent wooden building.
• Gerock Photo of East Front and Johnson Streets

  A photograph capturing the streetscape of East Front St at Johnson St in New Bern, NC looking south. Photo by Edward Gerock in the 1880s.
• Historic New Bern Railroad Depot

  Early 20th-century view of the bustling railroad depot in New Bern, NC, showcasing daily life with passengers and trains at the station.
• Central Hotel in New Bern, NC, Circa Late 1800s

  This historical photograph captures the Central Hotel in New Bern, North Carolina, showing its two-story structure and guests on the balconies, highlighting late 19th-century architecture and social life.
• Broad Street, New Bern, Circa 1900

  Historical black and white photograph of Broad Street in New Bern, NC, showcasing a tree-lined road with horse-drawn carriages and period architecture, evoking the charm of early 20th-century life.
• Historic Intersection in New Bern

  A photograph capturing the quaint essence of Broad and George Streets in New Bern, NC, showcasing period architecture and serene streetscapes. The Rhem House is shown here on the southwest corner of Broad and George Streets.
• New Bern Academy in New Bern

  A historical photograph displaying the New Bern Academy Building, surrounded by bare trees, capturing the essence of New Bern, NC.
• Portrait at Gerock Studio, New Bern

  Historical studio portrait of a man seated and a woman standing beside him, taken at Gerock Studio in New Bern, NC, showcasing early 20th-century fashion and photography style.
• The Gaston House Hotel, 1884

  Historical photograph, taken by William Garrison Reed, of The Gaston House Hotel in New Bern, NC, dated 1884, showcasing its role as a prominent hotel.
• Interior View of Fort Totten, 1884

  Historical photograph taken by William Garrison Reed, capturing the serene landscape within Fort Totten in New Bern, NC, as it appeared in 1884, showcasing open fields and dense tree lines.
• Fort Rowan in 1884

  A historical photo of Fort Rowan, also known as the "Star Fort," located in New Bern, NC, captured by William Garrison Reed in 1884.
• Historic Guard House in New Bern

  The 1884 photograph depicts the Simpson-Oaksmith House in New Bern, NC, once used as a guard house for the First District, now repurposed as a dwelling. Photographed by William Garrison Reed.
• Farm Buildings in New Bern, 1884

  An 1884 photograph captured by William Garrison Reed showing farm buildings on the site of former barracks in New Bern, North Carolina, capturing rural American architecture.
• East Front Street in New Bern, Early 20th Century

  A historical view of East Front Street looking north in New Bern, NC, featuring a quiet street scene with a horse and figures near the Cutter Boutwell in the distance to the right.