Caleb Davis Bradham was an American pharmacist, best known as the inventor of soft drink Pepsi.
New Bern National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of New Bern, in Craven County, North Carolina. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 7.7 acres (3.1 ha), and as of the end of 2005, had 7,517 interments. It is currently closed to new interments.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1907, is an historic Christian Science church building located at 406-408 Middle Street, in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. It was designed in the Classical Revival style by prolific local architect Herbert Woodley Simpson.
The Blades House, also known as the W.B. Blades House, is an historic house located at 602 Middle Street, in New Bern, North Carolina, in the United States. Built in 1907 for lumber magnate William B. Blades, it was designed in the Queen Anne style by prolific local architect Herbert Woodley Simpson. On January 14, 1972, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Centenary Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1904–1905, and is an irregularly shaped, brick multiple-use church complex. The front facade includes an entrance five-bay arcade beneath a low conical roof flanked by square corner towers of unequal height. Nowadays the building belongs to The United Methodist Church.
The John Wright Stanly House is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was probably designed by John Hawks and built about 1779. It is a two-story, five-bay, central hall plan Georgian style frame dwelling. It has a hipped roof and roof deck with balustrade. The building housed a public library from 1935 to 1965. It has been moved twice, coming to its present location in 1965, and subsequently restored as part of the Tryon Palace complex.
The Masonic Temple, also known as St. John's Lodge No. 3, A.F. & A.M., is a historic Masonic temple and theatre located at 516 Hancock Street in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built between 1802 and 1809, with additions and several alterations. The original section is a very tall, two-story Federal style brick structure, seven bays wide by four bays deep. It sits on a high basement and has a hipped roof. A major addition was made in 1904, and the building was remodeled in 1847 and in 1917. The site was the scene of a duel in 1802.
First Presbyterian Church and Churchyard is a historic Presbyterian church on New Street between Middle and Hancock Streets in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1820, and is a rectangular frame church building with two tiers of windows. It features a tetrastyle pedimented Ionic order portico and projecting four stage tower topped by an arcaded octagonal belfry. During the Civil War, the church was converted into a military hospital by the Union forces.
Saint Paul Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in New Bern, North Carolina, within the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. Its Main Campus is located at 3005 Country Club Rd. Its historic parish church is located at 504 Middle Street. Although most Masses are held at the main campus, the parish continues to celebrate Friday Mass at 8 a.m. at the historic church. The parish also hosts a parochial school, St. Paul Catholic School.
Bryan House and Office is a historic home and office building located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built between 1804 and 1806 on the grounds of the original Tryon Palace. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, side-hall plan Federal style brick dwelling. The house was modernized and a rear wing added in 1840. East of the home is a one-story, frame office building on a brick foundation. It was the home of Congressman John Heritage Bryan (1798–1870).
Coor-Gaston House, also known as the Judge William Gaston House, is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1774, as determined by dendrochronology, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, "L"-plan, Georgian style frame dwelling with a gable roof. It features a two-tier porch enclosed by Chinese trellis railings and supported by Doric order pillars. It was the home of Congressman and jurist William Gaston (1778-1844).
Harvey Mansion is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1793, and is a three-story, brick dwelling with an exposed basement. The house was built by John Harvey who used it as a residential home and also for commercial space. The Harvey was a multi-purpose building for hundreds of years since it was first erected. Throughout its lifetime The Harvey has been an apartment house, a family owned restaurant, boarding school, military academy, and temporary barracks for elements of the Union Army and was the original home of what is now Craven Community College.
William Hollister House is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1840–1841, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, side-hall plan, Federal style frame dwelling. It has a gable roof and a single-story, one-room wing.
Thomas Jerkins House is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1849, and is a two-story, three-bay, side-hall plan, Italianate style frame dwelling. It has a gable roof with overhanging eaves, a full-width porch, and a two-story ell.
Jones–Jarvis House, also known as General Foster's Headquarters and Jarvis–Slover House, is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1810, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, side-hall plan, Federal style brick dwelling. It has a one-story brick and frame rear wing. During the American Civil War, General John G. Foster moved into this house, and it served first as his residence and later as part of the headquarters of the Eighteenth Army Corps.
Slover-Bradham House is a historic house located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1848, and is a three-story, Renaissance style brick dwelling with a low hipped roof. During the American Civil War, under the direction of General Ambrose Burnside it served as headquarters of the Eighteenth Army Corps and the Department of North Carolina. Pepsi Cola inventor Caleb Bradham owned the house from 1908 until 1934.
Eli Smallwood House is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1810, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, side-hall plan, Federal style brick town house. It features hand carved ornaments on the main cornice, the porches, and the dormer. It was the home of Congressmen Charles R. Thomas (1827-1891) and his son Charles R. Thomas (1861–1931) from 1873 to 1925.
Tisdale–Jones House, also known as the New Bern City Schools Administration Building, is a historic home located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was built about 1769, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, central hall plan frame dwelling with a large two-story rear ell. In 1958, the New Bern City Board of Education began using the building as offices; in the 1980s it was returned to private residential use.
Central Elementary School is a pair of historic school buildings in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. The First New Bern Academy is located on New Street and was built about 1806. It is a two-story, brick building with a hipped roof and two interior ridge chimneys. It features a semicircular tetrastyle entrance porch with Tuscan order columns and a roof cupola. It has a rear addition dated to the late-19th century. The Second New Bern Academy was built in 1884 to replace the previous building. The buildings retained their educational functions until 1971. The 1806 building now houses a museum, while the 1884 building has been converted into apartments.
James Coor was an architect, builder, politician and leader in North Carolina.
