Valentine describes this image as the "oldest house in New Berne on E. Front St. near Pollock. Built 1710." Architectural historian Peter Sandbeck states the house was most likely built ca 1760-1770. In the 1980s, the home was moved to and…
Described by Valentine as "Col. John Kurtz's H.Q., Craven Street", this image shows the brick Isaac Taylor House and other structures along the east side of Craven Street.
Image shows group of men standing in front of Simpson's Brick House on Middle Street. During the Civil War, the house was used as a hospital by the 23d Massachusetts Regiment. (Green, New Bern Album, p. 75)
Valentine identifies the men from left to…
1908 photograph described by H.E. Valentine as "Taken on So. Front St, New Berne. Typical mule team." Image shows a mule pulling a cart along the street.
Engraved map: A New and Accurate MAP of the BRITISH DOMINIONS in America according to the Treaty of 1763; Divided into the several Provinces and Jurisdictions Projected upon the best Authorities and Astronomical Observations By Thos KITCHIN…
Hand-colored lithograph, map of North Carolina counties: A New Map of NTH. CAROLINA With Its Canals, Roads & Distances from place to place, along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes. Published by Charles Desilver, No 251 Market Street, Philadelphia [title,…