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Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms


113 2nd Avenue NW – Col John and Rowena Wilds House

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The Wilds House (113 2nd Ave. NW) This house, built in 1857, fronts the street … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Wilds House

601 1st Ave SW – Augustus and Elizabeth Bauman House

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The Bauman House (601 1st Ave. SW) The house was built circa 1854 for Augustus … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Bauman House

600 1st Avenue S – Dr Luther and Susette Pease House

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The Pease House (600 1st Ave. S) This two-story brick house is located along the … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Pease House

514 1st Street SE – George and Mary Robinson House

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The Robinson House (514 1st St. SE) This two-story brick house is located on the … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Robinson House

417 A Avenue SE – Frederick and Martha Knott House

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Knott House (417 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house was built circa 1857 on … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Knott House

323 3rd Street NE – Elijah and Mary Waln House

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The Waln House (323 3rd St. NE) This two-story brick house is a landmark in … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Waln House

316 3rd Avenue SW – James and Anna Smith House #1

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Smith House #1 (316 3rd Ave. SW) This two-story house is built of reddish-orange soft … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Smith House #1

303 A Avenue SE – Martin and Mary Jane Shantz House

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The Shantz House (303 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house is located at the … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Shantz House

224 1st Street SW – Henry and Juliana Albright House

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The Albright House (224 1st St. SW) This two-story house sits at the southeast corner … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Albright House

201 2nd Avenue NW – James and Anna Smith House #2

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Smith House #2 (201 2nd Ave. NW) This two-story brick house sits on a large … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Smith House #2

214 2nd Street SE – James and Mayetta McCartney House

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The McCartney House (214 2nd St. E) The McCartney House is located on the south … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags McCartney House

513 First Street SE

513 First Street SE

513 First Street SE @ 1915 Thanks to Jonathan Reed for locating this unidentified photo.

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

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The leftmost building in the Paul Scott Alumni Center was built as the home of Henry Harrison and Frances (Armstrong) Rood. Rood house was built in 1884. It was purchased by the Cornell Class of 1894 and presented to the College in 1919. Two houses from an area known as Linden Terrace were moved and joined to it, one in 1936 and another in 1954. The Roods had 7 children and Frances was a homemaker. Henry served as a Lt. Col. in the civil war in the 13th IA, Crocker's Brigade. Early on, Henry had a dry goods mercantile with a man named Young. He arranged for construction of the building at 105 1st St NW in Mount Vernon that was the post office for many years. In 1893 he purchased 1/3 interest in Mount Vernon Bank and served as its Secretary. He also served for 47 years as the Secretary to the Cornell College Board of Trustees. Lt. Col. Henry Harrison and Frances (Armstrong) Rood are buried in Mount Vernon Cemetary. ... See MoreSee Less

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Gone but not Forgotten!According to The Centennial History of Mount Vernon Iowa "A mass meeting of citizens in 1902 decided that a new hotel was a most compelling need. Traffic along the Lincoln Highway was increasing, and it was felt that Mount Vernon should bid for patronage of the traveling public. A stock company was at once organized ; shares selling at $100 each." The Altoona Hotel was built on the current site of the Mount Vernon Visitors Center and was opened to guests in 1903. As transportation to Cedar Rapids was more easily available, Altoona Hotel/Hall took on different functions, including as an Army barracks in WWI and housing for Cornell students later. Altoona Hall was demolished in 1985. ... See MoreSee Less

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