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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.


Anna Brackett Neff

Photo of Anna Brackett Neff

Anna Brackett Neff was born on January 14th, 1847 in Wilton, New York. In 1858, … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Brackett House, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Neff

Charles Milhauser & Milly Mihailovic at Alan DuVal’s home.

Photo of Charles Milhauser & Milly Mihailovic

Charles Milhauser & Milly Mihailovic at Alan DuVal’s home. Louise DuVal is in bottom right … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Mount Vernon

906 Summit Avenue

Photo of 906 Summit Avenue in April

906 Summit Avenue Daffodils in April 1999

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Mount Vernon

503 1st Street West

Photo of house at 503 1st Street West

503 1st Street West. Photo @ 1976. Cream siding with olive green trim with original … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

503 First St W

Photo of house at 503 First St W

503 First St W. Photo taken January 2020. Wilch apartment house.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Mount Vernon

503 First Street W

Photo of 503 First Street W

503 First Street W The Grill provided for social and food needs of students and … Read more …

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

400 First Street SW

Photo of house at 400 First Street SW

400 First Street SW. Residence, clinic and office of Drs. Kate (Mason) and George Hogle. … Read more …

Categories Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Cornell College District - Photos Tags Brick, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

Olde World Faire @1990s

Photo of King and Queen in Memorial Park

Olde World Faire @1990s King Alf Houkom and Queen Barbara Moore presiding over the festivities.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Olde World Faire

Olde World Faire @1990s

Photo of Hill and Stromer in Memorial Park

Olde World Faire @1990s Sharon Hill sitting with Vivian and Walt Stromer in Memorial Park

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Olde World Faire

Olde World Faire @1990s

Photo of Hansen demonstrating throwing pottery on the wheel

Olde World Faire @1990s Lee Hilliker watching Doug Hansen demonstrate pottery making in Memorial Park.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Olde World Faire

Olde World Faire @1990s

Photo of elementary students playing recorders in Memorial Park

Olde World Faire @1990s Kristi Keast conducting elementary students playing recorders in Memorial Park.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Olde World Faire

Olde World Faire @1990s

Photo of Randy Dotson

Olde World Faire @1990s Randy Dotson as Heralder in the Memorial Park gazebo with King … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Olde World Faire
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