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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.


First Methodist Church

photo of First Methodist Church-1915

Original structure built at the first Methodist Church in Mt Vernon — sold to school … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, United Methodist Church, Welcome Page Slider

U.S. Bicentennial Picnic

photo of U.S. Bicentennial Picnic

Photograph at the U.S. bicentennial picnic. Dr. Richard Thomas gives a tour of King Chapel … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, U.S. Bicentennial Celebration

U.S. Bicentennial Picnic

photo of U.S. Bicentennial Picnic-1976

Photograph from the U.S. bicentennial picnic in front of King Chapel on July 4th, 1976. … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, U.S. Bicentennial Celebration, Who am I?, Women

U.S. Bicentennial Picnic

photo of U.S. Bicentennial Picnic

Photograph of the King Chapel lawn during the U.S. bicentennial picnic on July 4th, 1976. … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, U.S. Bicentennial Celebration, Who am I?, Women

Theater Production in King Chapel

Theater Production in King Chapel

Notice hanging light fixtures 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, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell College Campus

photo of Cornell College Campus

Note: Original porch on Bowman – third floor on Old Sem (burned in mid 1920s). … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Bowman-Carter Hall, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Mount Vernon, Old Sem

Presbyterian Church

photo of Presbyterian Church

Photograph of the Presbyterian church on main street. The church was built in 1895 and … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Presbyterian Church

Cornell Students at PE

photo of Cornell Students at PE

Note: PE uniforms, the indoor running track ung from the ceiling. dance class (physical education) … Read more …

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

Alumni Hall – McWethy Hall

photo of Alumni Hall - McWethy Hall

Photograph of Alumni Hall as it was named from 1909 until 2002 when it became … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Platner House

photo of Platner House

Platner house that today is used as a music practice building. Corner of 1st St … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Platner House

Unidentified Cornell Student

photo of Unidentified Cornell Student-1910

Possible Cornell Student, Studio setting Date @1910

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

Party

photo of Party

Possible party with a group of friends. Possibly Cornell College students or theater cast. Date … Read more …

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, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women
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