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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: 741 (21 views)
Gaston's Office
"Gaston's Office--the finished product, Apr. 13, 1949."
Position: 618 (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: 690 (24 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: 618 (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: 600 (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: 546 (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: 706 (23 views)
Frazier-Mayhew House
A photograph of the Frazier-Mayhew House, built circa 1822. Originally built in the present-day 400 block of Middle Street (412), the house was moved to 217 Change Street in 1973.
This 1971 photograph shows the house as The Phone Booth, a club for…
This 1971 photograph shows the house as The Phone Booth, a club for…
Position: 796 (18 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: 839 (16 views)
Eastern North Carolina Railroad Company proxy document
Thomas Gates appoints an unnamed proxy on December 11, 1883, to act in his place for stockholder meetings for the Eastern Carolina Railroad Company. The document was never witnessed
Position: 766 (20 views)
East Front Street River View
A photograph of the view of the Neuse River from East Front Street. Seen in the middle of the image is the Neuse River Bridge from Johnson Street to Bridgeton. Wootten-Moulton photographed the image. On the back of the image, Myrtle and Mary Moulton…
Position: 668 (25 views)
Lovick Home
Based on the information given on the photograph, The Lovick Home was the location of the New Bern Public Library from 1912-1935. In 1935, the Lovick Home became the Christian Science Reading Room and Library. The image shows a car parked in front of…
Position: 722 (22 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: 766 (20 views)
Receipt, Coast Line Meat Market Customer
A receipt for Mrs. R. A. Nunn from the Coast Line Meat Market, 79 Broad Street, New Bern.
Position: 741 (21 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: 706 (23 views)