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Photograph of William Gaston's Tomb
A photograph of William Gaston's tomb. The New Bern-born Congressman, Gaston passed away in 1844, leaving a lot of his land and property to be sold into six different partitions.
Position: 764 (20 views)
Gaston's Office
"Gaston's Office--the finished product, Apr. 13, 1949."
Position: 617 (28 views)
Local Craftsmen for the Gaston Law Office Photograph
"Vale" and "Shorty" are photographed during the construction of the chimney for the Gaston Law Office on April 12, 1949.
Position: 703 (23 views)
Construction of the Gaston Law Office Photograph
The reconstruction of the Gaston Law Office is shown in this photograph dated February 16, 1949. Though the office looks different, the foundation and standing of the building is much stronger.
A note on the back of the photographs reads:…
A note on the back of the photographs reads:…
Position: 617 (28 views)
Gaston Office Foundation Photograph
"Foundation of Gaston's office, May 15, 1948, between city hall and church yard. This site was banned and another chosen in north-west corner of city hall yard."
Position: 599 (29 views)
William Gaston's Law Office Photograph
Pictured in the photograph is the original law office of William Gaston before it was moved and reconstructed in 1949. The photo shows the house caving in the middle, but still looks as it did when it was first constructed.
The office originally…
The office originally…
Position: 545 (32 views)
The Gaston Hotel Pamphlet
A Gaston Hotel brochure advertising New Bern as the halfway point between New York and Florida. The second page lists historical fun facts about New Bern and the last page lists the activities for the hotel. The brochure lists J.V. Blades as the…
Position: 703 (23 views)
Check, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
A blank check from the First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Monetary figures are written on the back of the check.
Position: 838 (16 views)
Coor-Gaston House
A photograph of the Coor-Gaston house, which was built circa 1767, on Craven Street. Shown are brick streets and power lines.
Position: 764 (20 views)
New Bern Executives Club Pamphlet
The New Bern Executive Club is hosting an inaugural dinner and the Recreation Center in New Bern. The program includes guest speaker Major General Field Harris from the United States Marine Corps and the speaker of the address Rear Admiral Ellis M.…
Position: 703 (23 views)
Mary Bayard Clarke's Gravesite
The gravestone and site for Mary Bayard Clarke. To learn more about Mary Bayard Clark, you can check out Live Your Own Life: The Family Papers of Mary Bayard Clark, 1854–1886 by Terrell Armistead Crow and Mary Moulton Barden at the New Bern-Craven…
Position: 740 (21 views)
Citizens Bank Check
A blank check from Citizens Bank, New Berne, N.C., showing vignettes of heads of wheat and a dog's head.
Position: 493 (35 views)
Clergy and staff of Christ Church
A picture of currently unidentified clergy and members of Christ Church from around the 1930s.
Position: 649 (26 views)
Christ Church Sanctuary
A photograph of the Christ Church sanctuary during the Christmas holidays. A beautifully tinselled tree can be seen towards the right of the photograph, while festive plants decorate the remainder of the sanctuary.
Position: 740 (21 views)
Christ Church altar
A photo of the altar of Christ Church decorated for a thanksgiving or harvest festival during the 1940s.
Position: 740 (21 views)