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.
Cornell Student Housing
Location: Corner of 4th Ave SW and 2nd St SW (?) Known as “The Gargantuan” … Read more …
Cornell Housing
Long demolished. Probably on the corner of 3rd St SW and 4th St SW. Operated … Read more …
Cornell Drug Store
In the middle of the Wolfe Block (200 block 1st Ave SW.) See pressed tin … Read more …
The Thomas House
Known as the DeBray or Thomas House. Used as a rooming home for generations of … Read more …
Main Street
Looking West on First Street towards Presbyterian Church. Note number of awnings on north side, … Read more …