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One of the historical re-enactments during the 4th of July event at Tryon Palace in New Bern North Carolina.
"New Bern, formerly called Newbern, is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 29,524, which had risen to an estimated 29,994 as of 2019. It is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is located at the confluence of the Neuse and the Trent rivers, near the North Carolina coast. It lies 112 miles (180 km) east of Raleigh, 80 miles (130 km) north of Wilmington, and 162 miles (261 km) south of Norfolk. New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi.
New Bern was founded in October 1710 by the Palatines and Swiss under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried. The new colonists named their settlement after Bern, the Swiss region from which many of the colonists and their patron had emigrated. The flag and arms of the American city are virtually identical to those of the Swiss canton. The English connection with Switzerland had been established by some Marian exiles who sought refuge in Protestant parts of Switzerland. There were also marriages between the House of Stuart and notable people in the history of Calvinism. The colonists later discovered they had started their settlement on the site of a former Tuscarora village named Chattoka. This caused conflicts with the Tuscaroras who were in the area.
New Bern is the second-oldest European settled colonial town in North Carolina, after Bath. It served as the capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792. After the American Revolution (1775–1783), New Bern became wealthy and quickly developed a rich cultural life. At one time New Bern was called "the Athens of the South," renowned for its Masonic Temple and Athens Theater. These are both still very active today.
New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places; their numerous contributing buildings include residences, stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century. Within walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register. Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, banks, antiques stores and specialty shops. The historic districts contain many of the city's 2,000 crape myrtles—its official flower—and developed gardens. New Bern has two "Local Historic Districts", a municipal zoning overlay that affords legal protection to the exteriors of New Bern's historic structures." - info from Wikipedia.
The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture.
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️ Baxter Clock in New Bern, North Carolina, is a beloved historic street clock with a story as intricate as its gears. Manufactured in 1920 by the Seth Thomas Clock Company, it was installed in 1930 outside Baxter’s Jewelry Store at 323 Pollock Street, becoming a local icon and a rare surviving example of early 20th-century street furniture.
️ Design & Features:
- Height: Approximately 20 feet tall
- Structure: Three-stage cast iron case with a fluted column and Corinthian capital
- Clock Faces: Four dials, each 3 feet in diameter, with Roman numerals and iron hands
- Decorative Elements: Lion heads with iron rings, palmette borders, and a three-tiered finial
- Illumination: Electrified and lit at night
- Inscriptions:
- North/South faces: “BAXTER THE JEWELER”
- East/West faces: “DR. J.O. BAXTER EYESIGHT SPECIALIST”
- Interior clock: “Seth Thomas, No. 2139, July 24, 1920”
️ Historical Timeline:
- 1977 Accident: A truck backed into the clock, damaging the pedestal. During salvage efforts, the clock was dropped and shattered.
- Storage: The broken pieces were stored for 14 years in the jewelry store’s basement.
- Restoration Campaign: In 1990, Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation raised $28,000 to restore it.
- Rededication: April 20, 1991, with state officials and community members in attendance
- Current Status: Fully restored and maintained by the City of New Bern
📍 Location:
- Address: 321 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28560
- Historic District: Contributing property to the New Bern Historic District
- National Register of Historic Places: Listed on July 2, 1973
from Copilot
The Jones House was built around 1809 by a prominent turpentine producer in New Bern. The rear addition was added to the house in the early 1820s.
After the US Army captured New Bern during the Civil War, the Jones House was used as a jail for Confederate sympathizers.
*Archive photo was shot in 1863 and depicts Civil War soldiers in the foreground and on the porch*
Processing notes: Normally, I'd crop the current image to match the size/shape of the archived photo. in this case, I decided not to for two reasons. 1- I didn't want to crop off the top of the chimney in the current photo. 2- I wanted the viewer to be able to see that the tree on the left isn't there anymore. At first I thought it looked unfinished, but at second thought, I like this.
Outside Bradham's Pharmacy the Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola on Middle Street in New Bern, North Carolina in Craven County.
1863 vs. 2016
The historical photo, from 1863, depicts the 17th Mass. Regiment on the steps of the Hancock St. House during Union occupation of New Bern. Most fascinating to me, in addition to how little the house has changed in 150 years, is that the railroad tracks still run along side it. And are still in use today!
More info here: www.uprootedphotographer.com/post/149488050804/edwardstan...
Tryon Palace is a historic recreation of the colonial governor's mansion. It is a North Carolina State Historic Site and is open to the public for tours. This view is from Pollock Street in New Bern, North Carolina in Craven County.
Originally called “Brad’s Drink”, created in the pharmacy here, was marketed as Pepsi-Cola after 1898.
“Brad” was Caleb Bradham of New Bern, NC
Originally built c. 1770-78, remodelled into its current form c. 1907. Located at no. 501 East Front Street.
"New Bern, formerly called Newbern, is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 29,524, which had risen to an estimated 29,994 as of 2019. It is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is located at the confluence of the Neuse and the Trent rivers, near the North Carolina coast. It lies 112 miles (180 km) east of Raleigh, 80 miles (130 km) north of Wilmington, and 162 miles (261 km) south of Norfolk. New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi.
New Bern was founded in October 1710 by the Palatines and Swiss under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried. The new colonists named their settlement after Bern, the Swiss region from which many of the colonists and their patron had emigrated. The flag and arms of the American city are virtually identical to those of the Swiss canton. The English connection with Switzerland had been established by some Marian exiles who sought refuge in Protestant parts of Switzerland. There were also marriages between the House of Stuart and notable people in the history of Calvinism. The colonists later discovered they had started their settlement on the site of a former Tuscarora village named Chattoka. This caused conflicts with the Tuscaroras who were in the area.
New Bern is the second-oldest European settled colonial town in North Carolina, after Bath. It served as the capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792. After the American Revolution (1775–1783), New Bern became wealthy and quickly developed a rich cultural life. At one time New Bern was called "the Athens of the South," renowned for its Masonic Temple and Athens Theater. These are both still very active today.
New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places; their numerous contributing buildings include residences, stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century. Within walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register. Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, banks, antiques stores and specialty shops. The historic districts contain many of the city's 2,000 crape myrtles—its official flower—and developed gardens. New Bern has two "Local Historic Districts", a municipal zoning overlay that affords legal protection to the exteriors of New Bern's historic structures." - info from Wikipedia.
The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture.
Now on Instagram.
According to Zillow, this fence is from Charleston, South Carolina from c. 1871. The house it is around was built in 1941.
"New Bern, formerly called Newbern, is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 29,524, which had risen to an estimated 29,994 as of 2019. It is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is located at the confluence of the Neuse and the Trent rivers, near the North Carolina coast. It lies 112 miles (180 km) east of Raleigh, 80 miles (130 km) north of Wilmington, and 162 miles (261 km) south of Norfolk. New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi.
New Bern was founded in October 1710 by the Palatines and Swiss under the leadership of Christoph von Graffenried. The new colonists named their settlement after Bern, the Swiss region from which many of the colonists and their patron had emigrated. The flag and arms of the American city are virtually identical to those of the Swiss canton. The English connection with Switzerland had been established by some Marian exiles who sought refuge in Protestant parts of Switzerland. There were also marriages between the House of Stuart and notable people in the history of Calvinism. The colonists later discovered they had started their settlement on the site of a former Tuscarora village named Chattoka. This caused conflicts with the Tuscaroras who were in the area.
New Bern is the second-oldest European settled colonial town in North Carolina, after Bath. It served as the capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792. After the American Revolution (1775–1783), New Bern became wealthy and quickly developed a rich cultural life. At one time New Bern was called "the Athens of the South," renowned for its Masonic Temple and Athens Theater. These are both still very active today.
New Bern has four historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places; their numerous contributing buildings include residences, stores and churches dating back to the early eighteenth century. Within walking distance of the waterfront are more than 164 homes and buildings listed on the National Register. Also nearby are several bed and breakfasts, hotels, restaurants, banks, antiques stores and specialty shops. The historic districts contain many of the city's 2,000 crape myrtles—its official flower—and developed gardens. New Bern has two "Local Historic Districts", a municipal zoning overlay that affords legal protection to the exteriors of New Bern's historic structures." - info from Wikipedia.
The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture.
Now on Instagram.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max back triple camera 1.54mm f/2.4
@ Persimmons Restaurant, New Bern, NC.
@ Bradham's Pharmacy
The Birthplace of the Pepsi Cola - New Bern, NC.
Canon EOS 6D
EF70-200mm f/4L USM