Record #:

36148

Author(s):

Robbins, Melissa Anne

Abstract:

The window, located on the roof of the William B. Blades House, offered an extensive look into history. It had a bird’s eye view of the Great Fire of 1922, trio of hurricanes, Tryon Palace’s construction, the Bicentennial celebration, and election of the town’s first black mayor. Nationally famous figures referenced by this poem’s fifth grade author included Babe Ruth, President Harry S. Truman, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 7 Issue 1, May 1994, p20-23

Subject(s):

New Bern Historical Society; New Bern--Historical buildings; New Bern--History; New Bern--Fires and fire prevention; Hurricanes--New Bern; Tryon Palace (New Bern); Baseball players; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

Record #:

3316

Author(s):

Conover, Mary Osborne

Abstract:

The worst fire in New Bern's history occurred on December 1, 1922. A fire that broke out in a private residence spread, destroying 35 to 40 blocks and 600 buildings. Three thousand people were homeless, and costs were in the millions.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Apr 1989, p3-7, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Fires--New Bern--20th Century; New Bern--Fires and fire prevention