Record #:

15846

Author(s):

Rowland, David

Abstract:

Settled in 1710, New Bern became a major port and mercantile center, but with the advent of the railways and improved roads during the early 1900s led to New Bern's decline. Recognizing the importance of downtown New Bern and the architectural and historical heritage of older parts of the city, the community began taking steps to solve the decline.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Summer 1983, p7-9, f

Subject(s):

Historic preservation--New Bern