Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two
Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two of his derecho bats. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg
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.
Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe
Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe to carve a derecho bat. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg.
Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One
Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One of his derecho bats. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.
Jap Bloom @ 1957
Jap Bloom, proprietor of Bloom’s bookstore, Mt. Vernon’s oldest businessman, was presented a paid-up life … Read more …
Jasper Bloom
Jasper W. “Jap” Bloom was the proprietor of Bloom’s bookstore and Mount Vernon’s oldest businessman.
