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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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Mount Vernon’s Historic Photos

Photo of 213 Tenth Avenue SW

Here you will find the Commission’s extensive collection of photographs. Perhaps you are searching for pictures of previous year’s Chalk the Walk festival or wondering what the inside of the old Neff Furniture Store used to look like. Maybe you’re just here to browse. Whatever the reasons, just know that these photos capture the spirit of Mount Vernon.


Portrait of two Mount Vernon Couples

photo of Portrait of two Mount Vernon Couples

A portrait of two Mount Vernon couples. Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Stone Building

photo of Stone Building

Building of stone barn or house. 2 in series of 3. Wooden end added to … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Home Life, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Where is this?, Who am I?

Bridge

photo of Bridge

Bridge does not seem to be in local Mount Vernon area.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?, Where is this?

Child in Front of Stone Building

photo of Child in Front of Stone Building

Building of stone barn or house; 3 in series of 3. Probably second photo in … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Home Life, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

Stone Barn

photo of Stone Barn

Building of stone barn. One in series of three pictures of this property. Note: apparent … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Home Life, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Where is this?, Who am I?

Original Location of Visitor’s Center

photo of Original Location of Visitor's Center

The building to the right is Mount Vernon Bank and Trust — purchased the Wolfe … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Car

photo of Car

Car passes through Mount Vernon: in front of City Hall of 1915 Date @1970s

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, The New Age

Skyline Photo

photo of Skyline Photo

A skyline view of either Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Aerial, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Where is this?

Cedar River

photo of A photo of the Cedar River.

A photo of the Cedar River.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Cedar River, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Mount Vernon Middle School

photo of Mount Vernon Middle School

Changes in first floor windows and main door. In the Perkins and Will style. Date … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Middle School, Mount Vernon

Child with Cats

photo of Child with Cats

Photo of a child sitting with cats on grass. Clothing style around 1915 Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Family, Fashion, Glass Negative, Home Life, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

City Council

photo of City Council

City Council from 1978-79. Identified left to right: Al Athenton, Dale Sargent, Cecil Dam, Richard … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags City Hall, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Women
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