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.
Students Ice Skating
Postcard of students ice skating on ink pond (north of town). Is this really Ink … Read more …
Cornell Graduation
Procession heading east past the north side of College Hall – will turn and go … Read more …
Cornell Sports Team
Return: Is this the wrestling team – perhaps basketball or gymnastics. Check against ROYAL Purple … Read more …
Literary Societies – Irving
See other Literary Societies for additional information of these groups and their place in the … Read more …
Bridge Near Cornell College
See other sources for history and rebuilding. Since the late 1980s has been owned by … Read more …
Cornell Rood House
Stick Style by local builder: residence of Col H,H. Rood (Civil War hero) Board of … Read more …
Sunday School Class
Sunday school classes. These girls are seen sitting outside of the Presbyterian Church Students: Date … Read more …
Students Walking on the Cornell Campus
Students walking main walk almost in front of Old Sem — Albright House in background … Read more …
Students Exiting King Chapel
Students? (faculty or townspeople) leaving northwest door of King Chapel; Date @1915