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• Engineer at Work in Stanley Tools Office

  A professional engineer examines mechanical components at his desk in a Stanley Tools office, showcasing mid-20th-century workplace and technology.
• Assembly Line at Stanley Tools

  Workers at a Stanley Tools factory in New Bern, NC, are pictured operating an assembly line, meticulously assembling products in a mid-20th-century setting.
• Appliance Showcase in New Bern, NC

  Mr. R.L. Stallings & grandson pose with modern home appliances at a showroom in New Bern, showcasing mid-20th century domestic life and consumer culture.
• Spur Gas Station in New Bern

  A photograph capturing a mid-20th century Spur gas station, showcasing cars and the architectural style of the era in New Bern, NC.
• Mid-Century Gas Station in New Bern, NC

  Photo of a bustling Spur gas station in New Bern, showcasing 1960s automotive culture with classic cars and fuel pumps.
• Washing Machine Advertisement

  A mid-20th-century advertisement for the EASY Spindrier washing machine, showcasing its efficiency with promises of completing a week’s laundry in less than an hour.
• Southern Concrete Products Facility

  Photograph of Southern Concrete Products in New Bern, NC, showing a busy workday with multiple trucks and a crane, circa mid-20th century.
• View of Smith's GMC Dealership

  A black and white photograph showcasing Smith's GMC, a bustling vehicle dealership in New Bern, NC, captured in its operational prime.
• Smith's GMC Dealership, New Bern

  A photograph of Smith's GMC, a newly constructed automotive dealership in New Bern, NC, showcasing its modern design and spacious premises.
• Smart Shop Storefront in New Bern

  A photo of the Smart Shop in New Bern, NC, showcasing elegant mannequins and a stylish window display. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, east side.
• Holiday Gathering at The Smart Shop, 1950s

  A group of staff and patrons in festive attire inside The Smart Shop, a mid-20th century clothing store in New Bern, NC, celebrating a seasonal event.
• New Bern Grocery Store

  Image of Slater's Park & Shop and Bell Foods, a mid-20th-century grocery store in New Bern, NC, showcasing the classic architecture and roadside commerce of the era. Located on Broad Street & Tisdale House is next door.
• Grand Opening of Singer Store

  Photo of the grand opening week at a Singer Sewing Machine store, featuring classic American cars and vintage signage. 200 block Middle Street, east side.
• Sewing Machine Store Interior

  Photo capturing a 1970s Singer Sewing Machine store's interior, decorated with a Christmas tree and showcasing various models and accessories for sale. 200 block Middle Street, east side.
• Mid-20th Century Singer Storefront in New Bern, NC

  A photograph capturing a Singer Sewing Machine store amidst other businesses on a bustling street in New Bern, NC, featuring vintage automobiles and pedestrians. 200 block Middle Street, east side.
• Sinclair Service Station, 1940s

  A bustling Sinclair gas station at the corner of Broad and Hancock Streets, New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century cars and architecture.
• Shoemasters interior

  Interior photograph of the Shoemasters store in New Bern, NC around 1960.
• Shoemasters Storefront at Night

  A photo of Shoemasters, a shoe store in New Bern, NC, decorated with a festive Christmas display in its window.
• Sherwin-Williams Paints

  Inside of the Sherwin-Williams Paints Company in New Bern, NC from the 1950s or 1960s.
• Sherwin-Williams Store Interior

  A historical snapshot of a Sherwin-Williams paint store, neatly stocked with a variety of paint cans, decorating tools, and promotional posters, capturing the essence of mid-20th-century retail in New Bern, NC.
• Sherwin-Williams Storefront

  Photo of a mid-20th century Sherwin-Williams Paints store in New Bern, NC, showcasing classic architectural and signage styles.
• A Moment at the Barber Shop

  A candid photograph capturing Mr. Speedy Bunting in a suit and hat, seated in a barber chair, while Mr. Jives attentively shines his shoes.
• Bus Station Waiting Area

  A photograph capturing the interior of a bus station waiting room, featuring a row of plastic chairs and nautical-themed wall art, circa late 20th century. Located next to Broad Street Christian Church on the 800 block of Broad Street.
• Seashore Transportation Hub

  A photograph depicting the Seashore Transportation Company bus parked at its station in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century architecture and public transit of the era. Located 800 block Broad Street.
• Seashore Transportation Bus Station, New Bern, NC

  Photo of the Seashore Transportation bus station in New Bern, NC, showcasing classic buses and mid-20th-century architecture.