Items

• Boyd-Matthis Motors in 1956

  A vintage snapshot of Boyd-Matthis Motors in New Bern, NC, showcasing a lineup of classic cars and trucks in front of the dealership's facilities, dated August 1956. Located on Broad Street.
• Vintage Auto Businesses in New Bern, NC

  Historical photograph of Craven Motor Co. and Boyd-Matthis Motors in New Bern, showcasing mid-20th-century automobiles and service stations, reflecting the city's automotive landscape in 1955. Located on Broad Street.
• Vintage Bootery Storefront

  A nighttime view of the Bootery store in New Bern, showcasing a variety of shoes, hosiery, and bags through its gleaming glass windows. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street on the east side.
• Billy's Alternator & Generator Service

  A vintage black-and-white photo of four men standing in front of Billy's Alternator & Generator Starter Service shop, showcasing a slice of mid-20th-century small business in New Bern, NC.
• Vintage Beverly Restaurant, New Bern

  Historic image of the Beverly Restaurant in New Bern, NC, showcasing its distinctive signage and mid-20th-century architectural details. A notable spot for dining and social gatherings. Located on the 400 block of Broad Street on the north side beside the Fire Station.
• Culinary Craftsmen at Work

  A historical photo depicting chefs in the busy kitchen of the Beverly Restaurant in New Bern, NC, skillfully preparing and displaying freshly baked bread and other dishes. Located on the 400 block of Broad Street on the north side beside the Fire Station.
• Night at the Italian & American Restaurant

  A bustling evening scene at a mid-20th-century Italian & American restaurant, captured with vintage cars parked outside under glowing neon signs. Located on the 400 block of Broad Street on the north side beside the Fire Station.
• Bustling Night at Beverly Restaurant

  A lively evening captured at Beverly Restaurant in New Bern, NC, showcasing patrons dining, staff at the ready, and a classic mid-20th-century décor. Located on the 400 block of Broad Street on the north side beside the Fire Station.
• Demolition of Belk's Department Store

  A historical black and white photo capturing the demolition process at Belk's Department Store on the 200 block, west side of Middle Street, New Bern, showcasing heavy machinery and debris.
• Bustling Holiday Shopping at Belk's

  A bustling scene inside Belk's Department Store in New Bern, NC, capturing the lively holiday shopping atmosphere on December 27, 2023. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Vintage Belk's Department Store Display

  A historical photo of a Belk's Department Store window display in New Bern, NC, showcasing women's fashion and accessories with playful, cartoonish backdrop art. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Belk's Department Store Anniversary Sale

  Vintage photo of Belk’s Department Store displaying an anniversary sale with various clothing items and promotional signs, capturing a moment of mid-20th century retail in New Bern, NC. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Bustling Day at Belk's Department Store

  A lively scene inside Belk's Department Store in New Bern, NC, showing shoppers browsing various sections during a busy shopping day. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Anniversary Sale at Belk's Department Store

  A historical photo showcasing Belk's Department Store's anniversary sale display, featuring fashion mannequins and festive decorations, in New Bern, NC. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Vintage Belk's Department Store Display

  Historical photo of a Belk's Department Store window display celebrating an anniversary sale, featuring an array of men's clothing and accessories. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Renovation at Belk's Department Store

  A glimpse inside Belk's Department Store in New Bern, NC, showing ongoing renovations to enhance shopping convenience and space, circa 2023. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Vintage Belk's Department Store, New Bern

  Historical black and white photo of Belk's Department Store in New Bern, NC, showing its mid-20th century architecture and street scene. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Belk’s Department Store, New Bern, NC

  Vintage black-and-white photograph of Belk's Department Store, capturing the mid-century architectural style of this iconic business in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Vintage New Bern Streetscape

  A glimpse into the 1950s on Middle Street in New Bern, NC, showcasing classic cars and period storefronts, including Belk's Department Store. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Belk's Department Store Window Display

  A vintage black and white photo of a Belk's department store window display advertising a "Colorful White Sale," featuring bedding with floral patterns, set against draped curtains. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Celebratory Moment at Belk's Department Store

  A joyful group at Belk's Department Store in New Bern, NC, captures a celebratory moment with a man holding a fan of cash, surrounded by smiling women in the office doorway. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Belk Department Store Staff, Circa 1960s

  Group portrait of employees at Belk Department Store in New Bern, NC, showcasing the diverse attire and professional demeanor typical of the era. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Belk Department Store Staff, Circa 1960s

  Group photo of seven Belk department store employees, featuring a mix of management and staff, in New Bern, NC, showcasing business attire of the era. Located on the 200 block of Middle Street, west side.
• Beasley-Kelso Associates, 1966

  A black and white photograph capturing a busy office environment in New Bern, NC, circa 1966, featuring employees focused on their tasks among vintage office equipment. Located on the 300 block of Broad Street, north side.
• Historical New Bern Business District

  A black and white photograph capturing a row of businesses in New Bern, NC, circa 1966. Notable for its architectural style and period automobiles.