"Hold fast to the good things, and publish them near and far." These have been the watchwords of Trenton Creative Enterprises since its philosophical establishment as The American Egg in 1971 and before.

The mission of Trenton Creative Enterprises is:

• To celebrate the history of  Gastonia, North Carolina;
• To increase general knowledge of the city's heritage, free from caricature or over-generalization*;
• To locate, record, and, when possible, aid in the preservation of the small, obscure pieces of that past before they are lost to future generations;
• To remind the general public of the original purposes and significance of structures, sites, signs, etc., especially those threatened with removal;
• To educate regarding the importance of place in the maintenance of civilization; and
• To aid like-minded persons and organizations in the achievement of similar goals.

TCE


*Don't believe everything you see, hear, or read about the history of Gastonia. There are popular half-truths being peddled to the many who do not know better. We have the resources to provide more insight into the Gastonia story for those who are interested. Send us your questions.

East  Main Avenue at South Oakland Street looking west, September 1972.

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