Man Riding Horse
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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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.
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Spindles, rail, and post/column,trim and paint color. 200 Block Second Avenue SW Date @1976
Stone quarry operations in Mt Vernon area. Note equipment and stone sizes. May well be … Read more …
A portrait of an unidentified Mount Vernon father and daughter. Date @1920
Students arriving or departing Mt Vernon; Note: double track crossing. Date @1915
Small early home with two story addition. (uncertain location in Mount Vernon area). Date @1915