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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.


Mural by Micky Woods

photo of Mural by Micky Woods

Mural by Micky Woods (local artist) at corner of First St and highway #1. Created … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Commercial Historic District, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Unidentified Man In Front of a Shop

photo of Unidentified Man In Front of a Shop

Unidentified man in front of shop (possibly Bauman’s men’s clothing store). Date @1910

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

Downtown Mount Vernon

photo of Downtown Mount Vernon

Metal cladding covering half of the merchant block. Original details on building to left COVERING … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Commercial Historic District, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Soda Fountain

photo of Soda Fountain

Note wall decoration, appears to be soda fountain. Date @1915

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

Military Convoy Parade

photo of Military Convoy Parade

Speculation: Watching the Military Convoy passing through town – crossing the U.S. from Washinton DC … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?

1st Street – Pre-Fire

photo of 100 block of 1st Street (Southside) before the fire in Pizza Palace that burned two stores.

100 block of 1st Street (Southside) before the fire in Pizza Palace that burned two … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Commercial Historic District, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

American Four Square Style House

photo of American Four Square Style House

First floor siding is larger than second floor. Major changes made to garages in rear … Read more …

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ash Park Historic District, Home Life, House, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Cornell Football

photo of Cornell Football

Ash Park football game Date @1915

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ash Park Historic District, Cornell College, Cornell Students, Mount Vernon, Sports

Cornell College Track Meet

Photo of Cornell College Track Meet

In Ash Park Date @1915

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

View of King Chapel from Ash Park Historic District

photo of the View of King Chapel from Ash Park Historic District
Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ash Park Historic District, When is this?

Aerial of East End Ash Park

photo of Aerial View of East End Ash Park

View from chapel tower

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ash Park Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?

711 Sixth Avenue NW

photo of 711 Sixth Avenue NW

711 Sixth Avenue NW

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Ash Park Historic District, Mount Vernon
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