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 Baxter
Street Clock Restoration
Swiss Bear spearheaded
a fundraising campaign in 1987, and coordinated the restoration of the
1920 four-faced Baxter Street Clock that was severely damaged in 1977.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the timepiece is
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 All
American City Award
In 1989, New Bern
received the All America City Award largely based on its preservation,
downtown revitalization, and waterfront re-development effort.
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 Design
Assistance & Facade
Incentive Grant Programs
In the late 80's
to promote rehabilitation, the organization acquired grant monies for
several programs that provided financial incentives and architectural
and design assistance to property owners that renovated their storefronts.
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