What’s in the Attic with Jim?

We asked our curator, Jim, for the story behind “North Cool Avenue” off Queen Street downtown. Here’s what he shared this week for “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” It turns out North Cool Avenue gets its name from the “Northcool” brand of tailored suits which were manufactured right here at the Sagner factory on […]

It’s Wednesday, and Flag Day, so “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” In this photograph (ca. 1950s) we have the Boy Scouts from Pack 384 proudly marching the “Stars and Stripes” in a parade down Broad Street approaching the intersection of Middle Street. Clark’s Drug Store is just out of view to the right, and

On Wednesday, we find out “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” We’ve really enjoyed the many images and excitement surrounding the movement and preservation efforts of the Tisdale House last week – that truly was a tremendous feat! With that still fresh in our minds, we wanted to share this unique view of the Tisdale

Every Wednesday, we bring you “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Today our curator, Jim, shared these images from our collection – so we set out to put history in context for you! Long before families gathered in this spot for ice cream, photos with Santa, and yes, even “snow” flurries, Bear Plaza had a

Last weekend’s Heritage Homes Tour took us west on Pollock Street visiting a couple beautiful homes, which might explain why this photo jumped out at us from our collection today! We love it when old buildings make HUGE restoration comebacks, and this location truly embodies that. You’re looking at the circa 1950s Pat’s Pure Oil

It’s Wednesday and we’ve got some good news. First, it’s NOT going to snow. Second, here’s your weekly installment of “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” We’re all getting excited for this weekend with our Annual Heritage Homes Tour approaching – even our curator, Jim, has been spotted with a lively grin all week! Jim

Wednesday already!? It sure feels like we time-travel around here, but it’s always a joy to discover “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Our Curator, Jim, recently uncovered this photo and we’re thrilled to share a historical view looking North-West across Middle Street where the five-and-dime store McLellan’s used to be. Built in 1927, McLellan’s

It’s Wednesday, so we sit down with our Curator to find out “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Flipping through our extensive photo collection, we couldn’t resist sharing the fascinating story and images of New Bern’s favorite General Store – Mitchell Hardware! This group of images is a visual record of the THREE previous locations

It’s Wednesday – time for our weekly installment of “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” With Spring break upon us, so many families are packing bags to hit the road for vacation. Today we travel back to the 1940s in a time when the very popular Hotel Queen Anne was in operation on the 300

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for “What’s in the Attic with Jim?” Today, we take a stroll down memory lane…well, Pollock Street to be precise! This great photo from the Historical Society’s collection dates back to 1914 and has you looking east down Pollock Street. On the left it’s easy to spot the Athens