Charles Weiss and John Gaston in City Hall
City Hall office @ 1916. Two identified as Charles Weiss and John Gaston. Date 1916
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.
Bauman’s Men’s Big and Tall Clothing Store
Bauman’s Men’s Big and Tall Clothing Store in the Commercial District. Built in 1906 – … Read more …
Intersection Highway IA #1 and First Street
Intersection Highway IA #1 and First Street in the commercial district. Note: Mural by local … Read more …
Lora’s Women’s Shop and Kitchen Ware Shop
Lora’s Women’s Shop (right) and Kitchen Ware Shop (left) in the commercial district. Picture taken … Read more …
Main Street Signal Light
Signal light at corner of Main Street and Highway #1 in the Commercial District. Picture … Read more …
Community Parade
Community parade (with band) circa 1905.– Probably going to the cemetery. Note buildings on the … Read more …
Cornell Drug Store
Cornell Drug Store. Weebles and 3 other small shops. Note dirt street, board sidewalk, trash, … Read more …
Cornell Band Practice
Pep band preparing for athletic event near ash field Note: Interurban tracks and brink streets … Read more …
Van Valkenbery Home
Photograph of 703 6th Ave. N. Known as Van Valkenbery Home. Key structure in the … Read more …
Mount Vernon Power Plant
Description Possibly the location of the Mt Vernon City Power Plant – generator for limited … Read more …
Cornell Football and Track Field Postcard
Description Postcard of Cornell College new field. Date @1930