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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.


Cornell Event

photo of Cornell Event

Note: running track hung from the ceiling along the walls Date @1920

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Cornell Track and Field Team

photo of Cornell Track and Field Team

Cornell Track and Field team on the steps of the Alumni Gym. This building is … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Lytle House

photo of Lytle House

Note: Board sidewalk, bay window on Lytle House Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Home Life, House, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Welcome Page Slider

Cornell Baseball Team

photo of Cornell Baseball Team

Note; deteriorating condition of concert step. The baseball team is sitting in front of what … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Cornell Football Players

photo of Cornell Football Players

Note; equipment and uniforms Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Unidentified Cornell Student

photo of Unidentified Cornell Student-1915

Perhaps Phillipino Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

Cole Library

photo of Cole Library

Photograph of Cole Library on the Cornell College campus. The facility was built in the … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cole Library, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

Tri Hall Aerial

photo of Tri Hall Aerial

Pfeiffer Hill flying north Date @1972

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

Old Sem

photo of Old Sem-1905

Old Sem with fourth floor (Mansard) added to original building in 1890s?. Discoloration on brick … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Old Sem

Womens Social Event

photo of Womens Social Event

Note: decorations (women appear to be of several ages) Is this a Cornell event or … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Alumni Gym, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women

Old Sem

photo of Old Sem

Note fourth floor on Old Sem and dense Ivy cover Date @1920

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Old Sem, Who am I?, Women

Reading Room in Carnegie Library

photo of Reading Room in Carnegie Library

Note: electric lights and lamps Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Carnegie Library, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Faculty, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Old Sem, Who am I?, Women
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