Items

• Sandy Point Landscape, circa 1950

  A black and white photograph depicting a series of mid-20th century houses in Sandy Point, New Bern, NC, showcasing post-war American residential architecture.
• C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co., 1953

  Men on a dredging barge in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of their day in 1953, with the backdrop of a classic American car and rustic buildings. Located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Dredging Operations at Sea, 1953

  A black-and-white photograph capturing the crew of the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company at work on a dredging vessel off the coast of New Bern, NC in 1953.
• Kitchen Camaraderie in 1953

  Two men in a well-used, rustic kitchen, likely workers taking a break, showcasing a glimpse of mid-20th-century life and labor in New Bern, NC.
• Dredging Operations in New Bern, 1953

  Workers operate a Lorain crane for C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co., performing dredging tasks by the Broad Street Neuse River Bridge in New Bern, NC, captured in 1953.
• Hodges Dredging Operation, 1953

  A historical 1953 photograph of the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company in New Bern, NC, showcasing a dredging barge equipped with machinery for river or harbor deepening. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Dredging Operations, 1953

  Workers assemble a large dredging machine built for Duke Power Co. by C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co., showcasing mid-20th-century industrial activity in New Bern, NC. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Dredging Operations in 1953

  Workers and a young boy observe a dredging machine by a water body in New Bern, NC, capturing a moment of mid-20th-century industrial activity. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Dredging Operations, 1953

  A 1953 black-and-white photograph capturing active dredging operations by C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co in New Bern, NC, featuring vintage cars and heavy machinery. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Dredging Company Workers, 1953

  A black and white image from 1953 showing three workers and a young boy near a dredging machine, possibly part of the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co., in New Bern, NC. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Historical Dredging Operation, 1953

  A 1953 photograph showing the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company at work in New Bern, NC, featuring specialized machinery and local waterways. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Workers at C. Walker Hodges Dredging Co., 1953

  A historical photograph capturing employees at the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company in New Bern, NC, in 1953, busy assembling large equipment. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Vintage Dredging Machinery

  A detailed black and white photograph showcasing the intricate machinery of the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company, circa 1953, captured in New Bern, NC. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Vintage Dredging Operations

  A historical photograph from 1953 showcasing the C. Walker Hodges Dredging Company's machinery along the waterways of New Bern, NC, reflecting the industrial activities of the era. Shipyard located off of Lawson's Creek.
• Riverside Iron Works, 1953

  C.W. Hodges, Sr., second from left, with colleagues at Riverside Iron Works on North Craven Street in New Bern, NC, posing in front of dredging equipment.
• Bynum's Drug Store, 1940

  Employees pose at Bynum's Drug Store on the 200 block of Middle Street, east side in New Bern, showcasing a variety of pharmaceutical products, including Bexel vitamins, circa 1940. Pharmacist Bill Bynum on the left.
• Buccaneer Club Band Performance, 1960s

  A vintage photograph capturing a live band performance at the Buccaneer Club in New Bern, NC, showcasing a vibrant ensemble of musicians and their eclectic instruments.
• Revelry at the Buccaneer Club

  A lively scene from the Buccaneer Club, captured in the 1960s, showing a woman dancing joyfully while others socialize and enjoy the night in New Bern, NC.
• Bryant-McLeod Clothiers Liquidation Sale

  A historical snapshot of Bryant-McLeod Ltd., a business in New Bern, NC, advertising a surplus stock liquidation sale, captured in a bustling urban setting. Located on the 300 block of Pollock Street on the south side.
• Shopping for Corduroy at Bryant McLeod Clothiers

  A customer and salesperson engage at Bryant McLeod Clothiers in New Bern, NC, surrounded by stacks of corduroy pants and other garments, circa 1960s. Located on the 300 block of Pollock Street on the south side.
• Holiday Shopping at Bryant McLeod Clothiers

  Customers peruse the aisles of Bryant McLeod Clothiers in New Bern, NC, surrounded by festive decorations and sale signs, capturing a bustling retail scene from the mid-20th century. Located on the 300 block of Pollock Street on the south side.
• Promoting Local Business: R.K. Brooks Advertising Agency

  A historical image capturing a man beside an advertising bench for R.K. Brooks Advertising Agency, showcasing local business promotion in New Bern, NC.
• Vintage Broad Street Motors Scene

  A bustling mid-20th century scene at Broad Street Motors in New Bern, showcasing a collection of new and used cars, with lively customer interactions and classic architecture in the background. Located on the 300block of Broad Street on the north side.
• Construction of First Citizens Bank

  A historical photo capturing the construction of the First Citizens Bank on the corner of Broad Street & Fort Totton Drive in New Bern, NC, showcasing mid-century architecture and vehicles.
• Mid-20th Century Automotive Row in New Bern, NC

  Historic black-and-white photo showcasing a lineup of mid-20th century car dealerships and an Esso gas station on Broad Street in New Bern, North Carolina.