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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.


Family with Horse

photo of Family with Horse

A mother and small child on a horse. Date @1910

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

People Awaiting Train

photo of People Awaiting Train

The north face of the 1902 railroad depot. Passengers awaiting arrive of the train — … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Welcome Page Slider, Who am I?, Women

Unidentified Woman

photo of Unidentified Woman-1915

Unidentified young woman. Date @1915

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

Mount Vernon Woman

photo of Mount Vernon Woman

A woman waits on steps.

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

Horse Activities

photo of Horse Activities

Unidentified group recreational activities with horses.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, When is this?, Where is this?

Group of Walking People

photo of Group of Walking People

Unidentified group walking. Note: age of the car Date @1919

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

Women Riding Wagon

photo of Women Riding Wagon

Women and female child with team and wagon – perhaps at a rural construction site. … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Family, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Where is this?, Who am I?, Women

Remains of Fire

photo of Remains of Fire

The remains — destruction Date @1975

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Two Horses

photo of Two Horses

Two horses behind barbed wire with cow in background. unidentified – This picture seems to … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Where is this?

Unidentified Child Playing in the Snow

photo of Unidentified Child Playing in the Snow

Unknown child in snow – early snow clothing — Date @1910

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

Group of People

photo of Group of People

Unidentified group. One male and three females. Possible friends. Date @1910

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

Cornell Students Working at Palisades Kepler Park

photo of Cornell Students Working at Palisades Kepler Park

Women doing fieldwork for science classes at Palisades Kepler Park.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell Students, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park, When is this?, Who am I?
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