Cornell College District – Photos
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.
Cole Library
Photograph of Cole Library on the Cornell College campus. The facility was built in the … Read more …
Old Sem
Old Sem with fourth floor (Mansard) added to original building in 1890s?. Discoloration on brick … Read more …
Womens Social Event
Note: decorations (women appear to be of several ages) Is this a Cornell event or … Read more …
Finishing New City Water Tower
Photograph of the “new” finished water tower in 1988. Crew checking the deep well. Date … Read more …
Constructing The United Methodist Church
Photo showing the early construction of the east side of Methodist Church Stone City limestone. … Read more …
Boardwalk to President’s House
Note: fence of barbed wire Photo marked “Lest We Forget” Cornell Campus Date @1905
Water Tower
Photograph of the city water tower @ 1900. Water tower located on campus near heating … Read more …