Commercial District – Photos
If you want to see where it all began, take a stroll through the Commercial District. Mount Vernon began as a town which serviced travelers along the first north-south highway in the state: Highway One. The town consisted of dry goods stores, repair shops for wagons and harnesses, and a watering trough at the intersection of Main Street and Highway One. This intersection was the birthplace of Mount Vernon.
Today the Commercial District harbors several outstanding restaurants, antique shops, and boutiques. The district also serves as headquarters for many of Mount Vernon’s quintessential events—Chalk the Walk, Chili Cook-Off, Magical Night—so stop by! No matter the season, there’s always something exciting happening in the Commercial District.
Richard Wolfe
R.B. Wolfe (attorney) practiced law at this location for about 50 years. Previously his father … Read more …
Skillet Cafe
Returned to original windows style. Historic corner of Highway 101 First Street NW Date 2010
High School
See Mt Vernon Centennial Book for story of building. Becomes Middle School, then sold to … Read more …
Unidentified Workers
Taylor shop. Three women and two men. Note location infront of widows for best day … Read more …
Downtown Mount Vernon
Main Street (1st Ave. & 1st St) with horse water tank before 1914. Rood and … Read more …
Downtown Mount Vernon
The 100 West block merhant area. Note watering trawf at intersection, board sidewalk and dirt … Read more …
Unidentified Men
Three unidentified men sitting in front of a shop. Sign reads: “All the world loves … Read more …
Wolfe Block
Wolfe block well before the fire of 1975 — all stores/space occupied. City Hall 1915 … Read more …