Business card for the Washington Hotel, Broad Street, New Bern, N.C.
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Title
Business card for the Washington Hotel, Broad Street, New Bern, N.C.
Subject
Hotels--North Carolina--New Bern
Streets--North Carolina--New Bern--Broad Street--400 block
Washington Hotel (New Bern, N.C.)
Description
An ink engraving of the Washington Hotel built in 1818 and was burned down during the Battle of New Bern on March 14, 1862. The hotel went through many owners during its standing. The owner on this engraving is W.J. Smith.
Creator
Smith, W. J.
Publisher
W. Eaves N.Y.
Date
1858
Contributor
Charles Duffy, Jr.
Rights
This item is presented courtesy of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from the New Bern-Craven County Public Library is required for any commercial use.
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
Business cards
Identifier
washington_hotel_a_copy.jpg
Coverage
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
Washington Hotel, by W.J. Smith. Broad Street. Newbern, N.C.
[written around the edge] Just as it look[ed] before Newbern was captured, 1860
[written around the edge] Just as it look[ed] before Newbern was captured, 1860
Original Format
Business cards
Collection
Citation
Smith, W. J., “Business card for the Washington Hotel, Broad Street, New Bern, N.C.,” Craven County Digital History, accessed October 8, 2025, https://www.kellenberger.mycprl.org/digital/items/show/1174.
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