Items

• Department Store Interior

  Black and white photo showing the bustling interior of a mid-20th century department store, neatly stacked with goods ranging from lingerie to infant items.
• Vintage Shopping Day

  A man and woman review a product in a bustling mid-20th century department store, showcasing the era's fashion and retail ambiance.
• Store Shelves

  A black and white photograph showcasing a variety of neatly arranged items on store shelves, reflecting a mid-20th century American retail environment.
• J.C. Penney Storefront

  Historical black and white photo showcasing the J.C. Penney store in New Bern, NC, featuring mid-20th-century architecture and fashion, complete with a classic car parked in front. Located on the southwest corner of Middle & Pollock Streets in the McClellan's building.
• J.C. Penney Movie Party in New Bern

  A bustling street scene outside J.C. Penney in New Bern, NC, as a crowd gathers for a movie party event, showcasing mid-20th-century cars and fashion.
• JC Penney Movie Party, 1950

  Excited crowd of children in New Bern, NC, gathered for a JC Penney sponsored movie party, showcasing vintage cars and mid-20th century fashion.
• Business Partners at Jay Apparel

  A man and a woman, likely business partners or colleagues, pose cheerfully in an office at Jay Apparel in New Bern, NC, with a striking zebra rug backdrop.
• Sewing Floor at Jay Apparel

  Image of workers at Jay Apparel in New Bern, NC, focused on sewing tasks amidst rows of textile machinery in a bustling factory setting.
• Inside Jay Apparel Factory

  Historical photo of workers at Jay Apparel in New Bern, NC, focusing on their tasks amidst rows of sewing machines and fabric. The image captures the essence of mid-20th-century garment industry labor.
• Mid-Century Office Scene

  A black and white photograph depicting two women at a counter in an office setting, featuring vintage office equipment and decor, likely taken in New Bern, NC.
• Inside Jack Dail's Store, 1950s

  A vintage interior view of Jack Dail’s store in New Bern, NC, showcasing a diverse range of products and two storekeepers.
• Ives Oil Company Delivery Truck, 1960s

  A photo of an Ives Oil Co. delivery truck parked beside a large Shell branded storage tank in New Bern, NC, circa 1960s.
• Award Ceremony at Ives Oil Company

  A group of men in uniforms stand in front of a Shell service station and tanker trucks, as one man receives an award at Ives Oil in New Bern, NC during the 1960s. Presented by Mr. John G. Dunn
• Timber Loading Operations

  Workers at an International Paper facility in New Bern, NC, use a Hyster forklift to load large logs onto trucks, demonstrating mid-20th-century logging and paper production techniques.
• International Paper Company Neuse District Office

  A photo of the Neuse District Office and New Bern Barge Landing, showcasing a vintage car parked beside the building under barren trees.
• Workers at International Paper, New Bern

  A photo of five men in hard hats standing in front of a building at the International Paper site in New Bern, NC.
• I.P. Hatch Funeral Home, 1949

  A vintage photograph of the I.P. Hatch Funeral Home in New Bern, NC, depicting the building with a classic car parked outside in 1949.
• I.P. Hatch Funeral Home, 1949

  A group stands proudly by a Cadillac hearse outside I.P. Hatch Funeral Home in New Bern, NC, showcasing a moment in 1949 community and business life.
• Vintage Humble Service ESSO Station

  Historical photo of the Humble Service ESSO Station in New Bern, NC, featuring mid-20th-century architecture and classic service station aesthetics.
• Smiling Service at Humble Esso Station

  A cheerful mechanic in front of the Humble Service Esso Station, showcasing the ethos of "Happy Motoring" in mid-20th century New Bern, NC. A car is visible on the lift inside the garage.
• Vintage Elegance at Howard's Men's Shop

  A mid-20th-century photo of Howard's Men's Shop in New Bern, NC, showcasing an elegant display of men's fashion, including suits, shoes, and accessories, captured in a well-lit storefront window at night. Located on the east side of the 200 block of Middle Street.
• Inspecting the Quality at Honeycutt Meat Products

  Circa mid-20th century, two workers in a meat processing facility in New Bern, NC, examine hanging sides of beef, showcasing industry standards and operations of the era.
• Fleet at Honeycutt Meat Products

  Black and white photo capturing the bustling yard of Honeycutt Meat Products, featuring a lineup of delivery trucks and industrial equipment.
• Packaging of Honeycutt Skinless Frankfurters

  Historical black and white photo showcasing a packaged product from Honeycutt Meat Products, featuring skinless frankfurters, marked by New Bern Provision Co., New Bern, NC.
• Vintage Honeycutt Ham Packaging

  A historical image of a wrapped Honeycutt Meat Products ham, showcasing the distinctive branding and packaging from New Bern, NC.