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Cornell College District – Photos

Aerial view of Cornell College campus

Cornell College was established in 1853. The entire Cornell campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. The college is an integral part of Mount Vernon. Cornell and the public even share Cole Library, the only private-college-community-shared library in the country. Peruse photos of Cornellians through the ages, from King Chapel to the Orange Carpet.


Gazebo @1988

Photo of volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park

Volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park @1988

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Gazebo, Memorial Park

Gazebo @1988

Photo of volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park

Volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park @1988. Photo donated by Ed Sauter

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Gazebo, Memorial Park

Gazebo @1988

Photo of volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park

Volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park @1988. Photos donated by Ed Sauter

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Gazebo, Memorial Park

Gazebo @1988

Photo of gazebo in Memorial Park

The gazebo in Memorial Park @1988 is used for weddings, summer concerts, picnics, CDG celebrations … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Gazebo, Memorial Park

Gazebo @1988

Photo of gazebo construction in Memorial Park

Volunteers constructing gazebo in Memorial Park @1988. Photo donated by Ed Sauter

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Gazebo, Memorial Park

Rachel Mills @2021

Photo of Rachel Mills speaking at "Houses that Moved" program

Rachel Mills, granddaughter of Doctor Alexander Crawford, presents at the education forum titled “Houses that … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Rood House

Cornell College Historic District map

Photo of Cornell College Historic District map

Cornell College Historic District map

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District

Memorial Park-2008

Photo of Memorial Park-2008

Memorial Park-2008

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District

906 Summit Avenue-2008

Photo of 906 Summit Avenue

906 Summit Avenue-2008. Gretchen Sutherland is standing on the porch.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District

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

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Interior

Photo of interior of 606 Eighth Avenue NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Interior @2020

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Alason Jones

Photo of kitchen at 606 Eighth Avenue NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Alason Jones working in kitchen @2020

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, 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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