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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.


Unidentified Cornell Student

photo of Unidentified Cornell Student

Possibly a Cornell student from the 1920’s. Date @1920

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

Cornell College Field House

photo of Cornell College field house built in 1953. Note the indoor pool in the rear of the facility. Date @1954

Cornell College field house built in 1953. Note the indoor pool in the rear of … Read more …

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

Cornell College’s Old Sem

photo of Cornell College's Old Sem

Old Sem” (sem is seminary or prep school), first building on Cornell campus (1853). Cornell … Read more …

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

Possible Cornell Faculty

photo of Possible Cornell Faculty @ 1915

Possible Cornell Faculty Glass Negative Collection — Studio Photo Date @1915 Cornell Student @ 1915

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

May Festival

May Festival

May Festival held in early spring at Cornell College Date @1904

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

South Hall

South Hall

Postcard of the Cornell College building South Hall @ 1915. Note the building was called … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Postcard, South Hall

Aerial photograph of Cornell College

Aerial photograph of Cornell College

Aerial photograph of Cornell College campus. Includes King Chapel, Cole Library, Law Hall, as well … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Aerial, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, The New Age

Witches from Cornell College Production of Othello

Cornell College witches from Shakespeare's "Othello."

Cornell College witches from Shakespeare’s “Othello.”  

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women
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From the old Military Road and the railroad to Highway 30 and the bypass, transportation has been one of the biggest influences in the development of Mount Vernon. Read all about how transportation brought architectural change and growth to the town in this illuminating article on our website. ... See MoreSee Less

Our Architectural Heritage in Historical Context - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Share with your friendsMount Vernon has historic structures that date from the 1840s to the ... Read more ...
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On this MLK Day, let's remember a very special time in 1962 when Martin Luther King Jr. visited Cornell College and lectured to a packed house in King Chapel. Visit the Cornell College archive link below the see pictures, letters, articles, and more about this momentous day in Mount Vernon and Cornell College history. ... See MoreSee Less

MLK Visit · Cornell College Archives

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Archive Displays and Exhibits
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A new addition to our digital archives, The Virgil Crofter Collection features the autobiography and photographs of Virgil Crofter, life-long resident of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas. Donated and prepared by Carolyn Wellso, the Virgil Crofter Collection is an invaluable documentation of rural life and Czech heritage along the Red Cedar River. It is a true gem within our archive and a must-read for anyone interested in Mount Vernon history. ... See MoreSee Less

The Virgil Crofter Collection - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Table of Contents click to show 1) In the Words of Virgil Crofter 1.1) Ivanhoe ... Read more ...
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