Items

• 1953 Follies: A Night to Remember

  A lively group enjoys a spirited gathering at the 1953 Follies in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-century camaraderie and celebration.
• Miss North Carolina 1951, Lulong Ogburn

  Lulong Ogburn, crowned Miss North Carolina in 1951, admires a trophy at an event. The photo captures a moment of pride and celebration in New Bern, NC.
• A Moment in 1951, New Bern

  A photograph capturing a young woman, likely Miss North Carolina 1951, interacting with three men outside a business in New Bern, NC.
• Vintage Radio Broadcasting in 1951

  In 1951, a young woman operates a reel-to-reel tape recorder and turntable at a radio station, showcasing early broadcasting technology and media roles in New Bern, NC.
• Elegance and Aviation in the 1950s

  A vintage snapshot capturing Mayor Lupton with Miss North Carolina and two other dignitaries beside a Piedmont Airlines aircraft, showcasing mid-century fashion and air travel.
• Midnight Ride at the Carnival

  A timeless photograph capturing the joyful spirit of a 1950s carnival in New Bern, NC, featuring a bustling merry-go-round under glowing lights.
• Nighttime Festivities at the Carnival

  A captivating shot of a 1950s carnival in New Bern, NC, featuring the iconic Tilt-A-Whirl ride illuminated under a starry sky, evoking the joy and excitement of the era.
• Night at the Carnival, 1950s

  Visitors enjoy a vibrant night under the glowing Rock-O-Plane ride at a 1950s carnival in New Bern, North Carolina.
• Carnival Thrills of the 1950s

  A vintage 1950s carnival attraction in New Bern, NC, featuring motorcycle "Hell Riders" showcasing daring stunts like the "Wall of Death" and "Hell on Wheels."
• Carnival Night in 1950s New Bern

  A bustling crowd gathers at a carnival in New Bern, NC, during the 1950s, captivated by attractions like "Hell on Wheels" and "Trick Riders."
• 1950s Home Products Display

  Two men arrange a variety of household products at a sales event in New Bern, NC, showcasing popular brands of the 1950s like Ivory, Dreft, and Oxydol.
• Mapping New Bern: A 1950s Classroom Scene

  Students in a 1950s classroom in New Bern, NC, engage with a large map, highlighting local geography and city planning during a mid-century educational session.
• 1950s Home Products Exhibition

  Attendees at a 1950s exhibition in New Bern, NC, review a variety of household products, including bath towels and grocery items, highlighted in a community hall setting.
• 1950s Educational Demonstration

  A woman presents a product demonstration to a group of attentive young women in a classroom setting in New Bern, NC during the 1950s.
• Candy Counter, 1950s

  A woman and a man peruse a variety of candies at a well-stocked counter in a 1950s store, showcasing popular confections and seasonal decorations.
• Mid-Century New Bern Neighborhood

  A panoramic view of a residential area in New Bern, NC showcasing modest homes and a quiet street, epitomizing mid-century American suburban life.
• Vintage Residential New Bern

  A photograph capturing a quiet, tree-lined residential area in New Bern, NC, dated September 30, 1976, showcasing mid-century American homes and natural scenery.
• Vintage New Bern Street Scene

  A snapshot of Trent Road in New Bern, NC, capturing a row of mid-20th-century businesses and classic cars, illustrating the everyday life and commerce of the era.
• Warner's Cafe in Historic New Bern

  A photograph showing Warner's Cafe, a mid-20th-century eatery located on South Front Street in New Bern, North Carolina.
• Vintage South Front Street Scene

  A snapshot of a mid-20th-century building on South Front Street in New Bern, NC, featuring the Montgomery Ward warehouse.
• Vintage Street View in New Bern

  A mid-20th-century photograph capturing the Henderson Cigar and Candy Co. building on South Front Street, New Bern, NC, flanked by classic cars and period architecture.
• Street Scene in New Bern

  A photograph capturing a mid-20th century South Front Street in New Bern, NC, featuring a brick building housing a business selling navigational equipment and appliances.
• Vintage Storefront on South Front Street

  A mid-20th century photograph capturing the exterior of a local automotive store in New Bern, NC, showcasing Kelly Tires and various car accessories.
• Vintage South Front Street Building

  A historical photograph capturing the Henderson Cigar & Candy Company brick building along South Front Street in New Bern, North Carolina, showcasing early to mid-20th-century architecture.
• Vintage New Bern Streetscape

  A classic photo capturing a serene National Avenue in New Bern, NC, featuring distinctive mid-20th century architecture and a vintage car parked along the sidewalk.