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.
Downtown Mount Vernon
View of Main Street from 2nd Avenue East. Note brick paving. 100 Block First Street … Read more …
Unidentified Women
Two unidentified women walking on main street and Highway 1. Note the building in the … Read more …
Aerial Photograph of Mount Vernon
Aerial photograph in a series taken of the city on May 12th, 1975. One can … Read more …
Aerial Photograph of Downtown Mount Vernon
Aerial photograph in a series taken of the city on May 12th, 1975. View from … Read more …
Aerial of Downtown Mount Vernon
Aerial photograph of the city in a series taken on May 12th, 1975. Facing southwest. … Read more …
Downtown Mount Vernon
Mayor Nicholas Berry promoted the planning of the Main Street trees. Date @1980
Mural by Micky Woods
Mural by Micky Woods (local artist) at corner of First St and highway #1. Created … Read more …
Unidentified Man In Front of a Shop
Unidentified man in front of shop (possibly Bauman’s men’s clothing store). Date @1910