Items

• Bustling Day at Charles Store

  A vivid scene from Charles Store in New Bern, NC, showing a diverse crowd of shoppers navigating through various sale items, reflecting the vibrant community life of the era.
• Bustling Scene at Charles Store

  A lively moment captured inside Charles Store, New Bern, showcasing a diverse group of shoppers navigating through clothing racks in a busy, mid-20th century retail environment. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Gathering at Charles Store, New Bern

  A historic photo capturing a large group of women adorned with "Welcome" sashes inside Charles Store in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century fashion and community spirit. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Vintage Nylon Stockings Display

  Historical photo of a diverse range of nylon stockings displayed at Charles Store in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century fashion retail. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Grand Opening at Charles Store

  A vintage photo capturing the grand opening of Charles Store in New Bern, NC, showcasing a vibrant display of ladies' sportswear and assorted merchandise. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Charles Store Men's Wear Department

  A glimpse into the men's clothing section at Charles Store in New Bern, showcasing neatly organized displays of shirts and trousers during a grand opening event. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Charles Department Store in New Bern

  Historic photo of the Charles Department Store, featuring its bold signage and striped awnings, capturing mid-century retail charm in New Bern, NC. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Charles Store in New Bern

  A black and white photograph of the historic Charles Store building in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-20th-century architecture and urban layout with classic automobiles. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Ribbon Cutting at Charles Store

  A group of dignitaries, including a beauty queen, participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Charles Department Store in New Bern, NC. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Grand Opening of Charles Store

  A group of dignitaries, including a woman and two men, ceremoniously cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of Charles Store, amidst festive decorations. Entrances on both Middle & Pollock Streets.
• Inside the Charcoal Hearth Restaurant

  A vintage photo of the Charcoal Hearth Restaurant at the Holiday Inn at the corner of East Front Stret & Broad Street in New Bern, NC, showcasing a nostalgic bar area with maritime decor.
• Canal Construction in New Bern, 1949

  This historical black and white photo shows a crane labeled "James Chance" working on the construction of a canal in New Bern, NC, surrounded by a dense, swampy woodland. Location not confirmed.
• Industrial Landscape at Chance Construction

  A vintage photograph capturing a major excavation project by Chance Construction in New Bern, NC, circa September 1998, featuring heavy machinery and water-filled trenches. Location not confirmed.
• Excavation at Chance Construction, 1947

  Historical photograph of Chance Construction site in New Bern, NC, showing extensive excavation work and industrial machinery, dated September 1947.
• Early Construction Site in New Bern

  A black and white photograph depicting the early stages of development at a construction site, likely part of Chance Construction's operations in New Bern, NC. Location not confirmed.
• Construction Progress at Chance Company

  A black and white photo depicting an active construction site with a crane and bulldozer, illustrating the mid-century industrial expansion in New Bern, NC. Location not confirmed.
• Construction of a Marina in New Bern

  Historical photo depicting the early stages of a marina being constructed in New Bern, NC, featuring partially built boat shelters and docks. Location not confirmed. Possibly Hatteras Yachts.
• Construction Day in New Bern

  Workers with heavy equipment on a construction site in New Bern, NC, captured in a vintage black and white photograph. The scene includes a Caterpillar D6B dozer near a water body. Location not confirmed. Possibly Hatteras Yachts.
• Vintage Construction in New Bern

  A historical photo capturing heavy machinery used by Chance Construction in New Bern, NC, showcasing a mid-20th-century logging operation.
• Vintage Shop Display in New Bern, NC

  A historic photo of a meticulously arranged storefront in New Bern, showcasing an eclectic mix of chocolates, books, and taxidermy, reflecting the diverse business culture of the time. Represented to be Central News located at the southeast corner of Middle & South Front Streets.
• Central News Storefront at Night

  A nighttime view of the Central News store in New Bern, NC, captured in a historical black-and-white photo showing its illuminated facade and visible interior.
• Handshake at Coleman Ford, 1972

  Two men transferring keys in front of Coleman Ford dealership new location on Hwy 17 S with a new 1972 Ford pickup truck in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of business and camaraderie.
• Vintage Auto Row in New Bern, 1972

  A 1972 snapshot of a bustling automobile row in New Bern, NC, showcasing an array of mid-century cars and the iconic Coleman Motors Ford dealership on the 200 block of Craven Street.
• Coleman Motors Inc. Dealership, 1972

  A photograph capturing the bustling scene of a used car dealership with various mid-20th-century vehicles, under the signage "Coleman Motors Inc." in New Bern, NC. Located on both sides of the 200 block of Craven Street.
• Coleman Ford Tow Truck, 1972

  A vintage photo capturing a Cella Ford tow truck from Coleman Motors Inc., New Bern, NC, featuring company branding and contact numbers, set against a rural backdrop. Photo taken at Union Point with Woman's Club in background.