Main Street
From A Ave NE looking west; Note interurban track and power line and dramatic changes … 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.
Main Street
East Main Street before livery barn was built. Hardware sign on right. Early picture @ … Read more …
Funeral Procession
Funeral procession for World War I veteran Joseph Dvorak @ 1921. (Date changed from 1921 … Read more …
Interurban Line
Interurban line – down First Street in winter and summer with parts of a ticket … Read more …
Main Street
Lincoln Highway era; Interurban tracks and brick paving; unusual good photo of First Street West … Read more …
Unidentified Women
Four unidentified female on main street Mt Vernon. (note Bauman store — new Date @1912
Citizens State Bank of Mount Vernon
Key Structure in Commercial District (NRHP) 1915 became Citizens State Bank of Mt Vernon; Closed … Read more …
Main Street
North side of the 100 block on 1st Street West (main street) Mount Vernon. Date … Read more …
Main Street
Note the marquis for the Strand Theater in the upper left, which is on the … Read more …
Unidentified Women
Note bank immediate left with post office on the far right. Three unidentified females walking … Read more …