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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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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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