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Launch of the Charles G. Blades, January 1901.
Side view of the launch of the Charles G. Blades on January 16, 1901. Named for Blades Lumber Company vice-president Charles G. Blades, the vessel measured 175 feet long with a beam of 28 feet 8 inches, a depth of hold of 12 feet 6 inches, a draft of…
Position: 261 (53 views)
Men laying sidewalks, Middle Street, ca 1908
View of construction workers laying sidewalks with cement mixers and other construction equipment in the street. Advertisements for Alsop & Peirce Contracting Engineers, Edison Cement, and New Bern Building Supply can be seen in various locations…
Position: 33 (111 views)
Afternoon tea on the back piazza of Dr. George Slover's residence (1895)
An 1895 view of Bessie Whitford (Mrs. George) Slover, Sophia Stevenson (Mrs. William) Whitford, and Mary Ely Vaux (Mrs. Reid) Whitford having tea on the back porch of the home of George Slover (now 209 Johnson Street)
Position: 321 (41 views)
Col. John D. Whitford
John D. Whitford with his walking stick. Photograph taken by Bayard Wootten. An inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Col. John D. Whitford (at 79) Father of Reid Whitford grandfather of Mary Vaux Whitford Col Whitford was born in New Bern…
Position: 285 (47 views)
A & N.C. Railroad Depot, August 1895
A view of several men standing around the depot of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. Three men can be seen on the engine of the train. Men identified in the photograph include Samuel L. Dill (far left), Albert Powell (second from left), and…
Position: 86 (104 views)
East Front Street, 500 block, August 1895
A view of East Front Street looking south shows children sitting along the banks of the Neuse River. The "Yacht Club" (later the public library) can be seen in the distance.
Position: 95 (103 views)
Trent River on ice, Trent River frozen
A view of a sailboat in the frozen Trent River as three children walk on the ice.
Position: 73 (106 views)
J.H. Hackburn Grocery, Five Points, New Bern
Eight men wearing hats and a horse standing in front of J.H. Hackburn Grocer building at the corner of Broad and Queen Streets. Various sale goods can be seen on the porch of the store.
Position: 13 (119 views)
East Front Street and Neuse River, river frozen and several standing on the ice, 1895
View of East Front Street from the Neuse River showing the frozen river and several people standing on the ice.
Position: 78 (105 views)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
View of Cedar Grove Cemetery from the corner of Queen and George Streets looking down Queen toward the entry arch.
Position: 78 (105 views)
"A. & N.C. R.R. Bridge over Trent River...August 1895...Taken by Reid Whitford."
A view of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Bridge taken from the south side of the Trent River looking back at the city of New Bern. Boats line the waterfront.
Position: 8 (134 views)
"Down Pollock from Craven St."
Snow scene view of Pollock Street looking east from Craven Street.
Position: 138 (98 views)
"Neuse River Bridge at New Berne, N.C. River as it appeared frozen, February 1899."
View of the Neuse River Bridge over the frozen river in February 1899. The back of the photograph reads "From Col. John D. Whitford, April 8th, 1899." Someone else has written "To Mrs. W.L. Lewis, scene taken in New Bern, N.C., 1895." [The bridge…
Position: 10 (129 views)
Long Wharf, James City in the distance
View of Long Wharf with James City in the distance. A couple stand on a pier along the Trent River, fishing nets are hanging to dry. A large wash pot is just left of center. A three-masted ship can be seen in the river and boats are tied along the…
Position: 47 (109 views)
Fire Department parade showing steam engines and hose wagons, 200 block Craven Street, east side, ca. 1900
A photograph depicting New Bern Fire Department's firefighting equipment including horse-drawn steam engines and hose wagons. The lineup of equipment is in front of Old City Hall, Craven Street, New Bern, North Carolina.
Position: 40 (110 views)