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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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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.


Man Riding Horse

photo of Man Riding Horse

See house in background no such home in Mount Vernon. Is this not Mount Vernon … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Fashion, Home Life, House, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes

Railroad Bridge

photo of Railroad Bridge

See National Register of Historic Places documents for details Mount Vernon railroad bridge (wagons and … Read more …

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

Unidentified Porch

photo of Unidentified Porch

Spindles, rail, and post/column,trim and paint color. 200 Block Second Avenue SW Date @1976

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

Palisades Spring Hollow

photo of Palisades Spring Hollow

Spring Hollow was a popular boating and fishing area. Date @1910

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

Mount Vernon Stone Quarry

photo of Mount Vernon Stone Quarry

Stone quarry operations in Mt Vernon area. Note equipment and stone sizes. May well be … Read more …

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

Man and His Dog

photo of Man and His Dog

Student or professional man with dog. Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Where is this?, Who am I?

Mount Vernon Father and Daughter

photo of Mount Vernon Father and Daughter

A portrait of an unidentified Mount Vernon father and daughter. Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Family, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?

Unidentified Woman

photo of Unidentified Woman-1910

Styles? Date @1910

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Students Arriving to Campus

photo of Cornell Students Arriving to Campus

Students arriving or departing Mt Vernon; Note: double track crossing. Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Train Station, Women

Sun Newspaper Story

photo of Sun Newspaper Story

SUN newspaper story (sample) Date @1975

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Block

Unidentified Women

Sisters, friends, mother and daughter? Date @1910

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Mount Vernon House

Small early home with two story addition.  (uncertain location in Mount Vernon area). Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Home Life, House, Mount Vernon, Where is this?
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