Electric Siren
Reported to be the first electric siren. City siren a top of the wolfe block … Read more …
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.
Electric Generator
Electric generator/motor. Could be the one the city of Mt Vernon bought and used to … Read more …
Interior Post Office
Interior of post office (probably Mt Vernon) on Main Street (105 First St. NW). Date … Read more …
Moving Wolfe Brother’s Office
First few yards of the move Date @1990. On March 22, 1990 the Wolfe building … Read more …
Lime Kiln
Evidence of local brick and tile business. Located in the draw below the Main Street … Read more …
Home Sweet Home Tourist Court
Home Sweet Home Tourist Court cabins. 2 miles West of Mount Vernon on Lincoln Highway. … Read more …
Connecting Mount Vernon and Lisbon
Interurban tressel Built over draw behind the former school at Main Street and A Avenue … Read more …
Lime Kiln
Evidence of local brick and tile manufacturing, located in the draw east of the school … Read more …
