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Building Genealogies


MVHPC Presents “Houses That Moved”

Photo of Marj Whitley and daughter Ann

Marj Whitley presenting at “Houses That Moved” on September 11, 2021 My House That Moved: … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies Tags Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Buildings that Moved

Photo of Visitor Center with Lincoln Highway Marker

Visitor Center/Wolfe Brothers Medical Office

Categories Building Genealogies Tags Memorial Park, Wolfe Family, Wolfe Office

Welcome to the Paul K. Scott Alumni Center at Rood House

Photo of Rood House @2021

Rood House was built in 1883 as the residence of Colonel Henry H. Rood, a … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students

117 1/2 First Street West

Photo of Bookseller Jasper Bloom

Bloom Bookstore Over the same threshold and through the same door, like their grandparents, three … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon High School

photo of High School

Among the historic resources found in Mount Vernon is the 1927 High School Building.  This … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos, Newsletters & Articles Tags Mount Vernon High School, Ward Elementary School

Sutliff House – 504 Tenth Avenue SW

Photo of Sutliff family

Sutliff House – 504 Tenth Avenue SW Members of the Gilbert and Jennie May (Stockton) … Read more …

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Jones House – 606 Eighth Avenue NW

Photo of house at 606 Eighth Ave NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW lies within the Cornell College Historic District and is on the … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District

Whitley House – 303 Third Avenue NW

Photo of 303 Third Avenue NW

The house that was moved by a team of horses. Marj & Wes Whitley’s house … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, High School History Reports Tags Whitley

The Holiday House Restaurant – Highway 30

Photo of Holiday House

The Holiday House By Megan Driscoll The Holiday House Restaurant was opened in May 1954 … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House

Bracket House – 418 Second Street SW

Photo of Brackett House

William Brackett built Brackett house in 1862, which now serves as Cornell College’s bed and … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Brackett House

History of the Cedar Springs Hotel

Photo of the Cedar Springs Hotel when it was new

By Heather Heaton and Allison Pospisil What once sparkled and rocked with laughter and music, … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, High School History Reports, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Biderman, Cedar Springs Hotel, Mount Vernon, The Cedar Springs Hotel

The Strother Century House – By Joe Clark

Black and white photo of a farmhouse built in the traditional American style in the 19th century

This is a house that has gone through four generations Strothers owning it. From Amos … Read more …

Categories Building Genealogies, High School History Reports Tags Strother
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As we celebrate this Memorial Day, the MVHPC looks back to the way in which past generations commemorated the holiday with parades and full-dress picnics at the cemetary. At least 163 veterans are buried in the cemetary: Civil War, 69; Spanish American War, 1; WWI, 48; WWII, 81; Korean War, 19; Vietnam War, 14. We honor them and their families for their service and sacrifice. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are sorry to note the passing of the founder of the MVHPC, Rev. Dr. Richard Thomas, April 24 in Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. He headed historical research that placed to the entirety of Cornell College's campus and two other historic districts in Mount Vernon on the National Register of Historic Places. The MVHPC has named a Preservation Award in his honor.A memorial service for Rev Thomas will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 10AM at the Mount Vernon Methodist Church. ... See MoreSee Less

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