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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.


Cornell Students in Lab

photo of Cornell Students in Lab

Lab appears to be in lower floor of Aumni Gym. (McWethey Art) Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Lover’s Lane

photo of Lover's Lane

Lover’s Lane is to South and West of the chapel (behind the College Commons – … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Lover's Lane, Mount Vernon

Girls Basketball Team

photo of Girls Basketball Team

Note trophy on ball, fashions, interior of Alumni Gym (Check ROYAL Purple for names of … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?, Women

The Resort

photo of The Resort

Note board sidewalk. date -@ 1905 Location unknown — 5th Ave S and 2nd Street … Read more …

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

Cornell Dinner

photo of Cornell Dinner

Note various exercise equipment hanging from high ceiling. Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Orchestra Performance

photo of Orchestra Performance

Note: portraits of Bowman (right) and King (left), ceiling stenciling, woodwork, organ Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Dance Class

photo of Dance Class

Note wall weights, walking track hung from ceiling. Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Event

photo of Cornell Event

Note: running track hung from the ceiling along the walls Date @1920

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Track and Field Team

photo of Cornell Track and Field Team

Cornell Track and Field team on the steps of the Alumni Gym. This building is … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Lytle House

photo of Lytle House

Note: Board sidewalk, bay window on Lytle House Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Home Life, House, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Welcome Page Slider

Cornell Baseball Team

photo of Cornell Baseball Team

Note; deteriorating condition of concert step. The baseball team is sitting in front of what … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Cornell Football Players

photo of Cornell Football Players

Note; equipment and uniforms Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?
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