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.
105 First Street NW
105 First Street NW. Right Frame of Mind Photo taken April 15, 2020 during Covid19 … Read more …
Main Street Iowa-2019
Main Street Iowa-2019 Mount Vernon hosted a statewide Main Street Iowa conference on March 21-22, … Read more …
Main Street Iowa-2019
Main Street Iowa-2019 Mount Vernon hosted a statewide Main Street Iowa conference on March 21-22, … Read more …
Main Street Iowa-2019
Mount Vernon hosted a statewide Main Street Iowa workshop on March 21-22, 2019. Photo left-right: … Read more …
100 First Street East-Inside Neff Furniture Store (circa 1909)
Inside Neff Furniture Store when it stood at 100 1st St. E. Pictured are C.W. … Read more …
Election Bet-1968
Election Bet 1968. Paul Scott pushing Doc Sautter in a wheelbarrow heading East on First … Read more …