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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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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.


Ten Millionth Ford Model “A”

photo of Ten Millionth Ford Model A

Photograph of the ten millionth ford model “A” car. Summer visitor traveling along the Lincoln … Read more …

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

Orchestra

photo of Orchestra

Note: picture of Jesus, 48 star US flag, pupils desk. Is this a one-room school? … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon

U.S. Bicentennial Celebration

photo of U.S. Bicentennial Celebration

Photograph of the U.S. bicentennial celebration. In Memorial Park the bicentennial band playing on July … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, U.S. Bicentennial Celebration, Women

Party Decoration

photo of Party Decoration

Party preparation for six, see decore (there appears to be a screen of some kind … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Home Life, Mount Vernon, Pastimes

Cows

photo of Cows

Pasture scene with cows. Date @1910

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

Abbe Creek School

photo of Abbe Creek School

Photograph of Abbe Creek school, built approximately 1850. 2 miles East of Mount Vernon. Closed … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Abbe Creek School, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Washington Elementary School

photo of Washington Elementary School

Photograph of the Washington Elementary School. Photo. Date @1957

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Washington Elementary School

Cornell Aerial

photo of Cornell Aerial

Picture before construction of West Hall in 1976. Cornell campus from 5th Ave SW to … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Aerial, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

Abbe Creek School

photo of Abbe Creek School

Photograph of Abbe Creek school, built approximately 1850. 2 miles east of Mount Vernon. Closed … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Abbe Creek, Abbe Creek School, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Palisades Picnic

photo of Palisades Picnic

Picnic at the Red Cedar River – Palisades. Date @1910

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park

Porch Rail

photo of Porch Rail

Porch rail and spindles (unusual shape) 415 N 2nd S w Made by local carpenter … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Home Life, Mount Vernon

Palisades Summer Cottage

photo of Palisades Summer Cottage

Possible a commercial “fish camp” Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park, Who am I?, Women
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