First Methodist Church
Original structure built at the first Methodist Church in Mt Vernon — sold to school … Read more …
Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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.
Original structure built at the first Methodist Church in Mt Vernon — sold to school … Read more …
Photograph at the U.S. bicentennial picnic. Dr. Richard Thomas gives a tour of King Chapel … Read more …
Photograph from the U.S. bicentennial picnic in front of King Chapel on July 4th, 1976. … Read more …
Photograph of the King Chapel lawn during the U.S. bicentennial picnic on July 4th, 1976. … Read more …
Note: Original porch on Bowman – third floor on Old Sem (burned in mid 1920s). … Read more …
Photograph of the Presbyterian church on main street. The church was built in 1895 and … Read more …
Note: PE uniforms, the indoor running track ung from the ceiling. dance class (physical education) … Read more …
Photograph of Alumni Hall as it was named from 1909 until 2002 when it became … Read more …
Platner house that today is used as a music practice building. Corner of 1st St … Read more …
Possible party with a group of friends. Possibly Cornell College students or theater cast. Date … Read more …