Train Station
Main Waiting Room of the Mount Vernon depot (Chicago and Northwestern Railroad). {destroyed in 1970s}. … 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.
Downtown Mount Vernon
Note: Before demolition of Altoona Hall (next to former water tower – also destroyed) and … Read more …
House
Note: unfinished porch or platform, planks for sidewalk way indicate rural setting. Date @1910
Couple Outside of House
Perhaps a farm couple along the south side of the Red Cedar River. Date @1910
Men in a Room
Note domestic surroundings — stove, wallpaper, floor covering, chair. Could be students rooming area. @1910-15 … Read more …
Railroad Quarry
Perhaps in Upper Palisades railroad quarry used by Chicago Northwestern Railroad (additional picture). Date @1915
Funeral Procession
Note: Board sidewalks, animal watering tank in middle of Hi Way #1 and Main Street. … Read more …
Bauman’s Men’s Clothing for a Century
Note entrance for students along right wall; Lodge hall on second floor – shoe shine, … Read more …
Living Room
Note fabrics and patterns. See also polished stove, chairs and tables — a sitting room … Read more …