Mount Vernon’s Historic Photos
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.
Mount Vernon Home
A home on a corner – dirt street and board sidewalk. Two people stand by … Read more …
Unidentified Cornell Student
Cornell student? Two pictures of this woman in the collection Date @1915
Unidentified Man
Could be student’s room in rooming house — see boater hat — Note desk and … Read more …
President Harding Funeral Train
Crowd awaits the arrival of the President Harding Funeral Train at Mount Vernon Depot as … Read more …
House Details
Details: ‘Carpenter lace’ porch decoration; restored porch but lace is original. Built @1900 415 Second … Read more …
Rock Crusher
Crushed rock used to stabilize the bed under the railroad tracks. Note the missing windows … Read more …
House Details
Details: porch rail and skirt patter, large window with leaded glass upper panel (indicates sitting … Read more …