Fire Station-2009
Fire Station-2009 The old fire station on First Street West. Photographed by Gretchen Sutherland.
Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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.
Fire Station-2009 The old fire station on First Street West. Photographed by Gretchen Sutherland.
Ada Herring Caraway. Photo donated by Carey Cox. Ada was the sister to Ray Herring. … Read more …
The Holiday House By Megan Driscoll The Holiday House Restaurant was opened in May 1954 … Read more …
William Brackett built Brackett house in 1862, which now serves as Cornell College’s bed and … Read more …
The Wilds House (113 2nd Ave. NW) This house, built in 1857, fronts the street … Read more …
The Bauman House (601 1st Ave. SW) The house was built circa 1854 for Augustus … Read more …
The Pease House (600 1st Ave. S) This two-story brick house is located along the … Read more …
The Robinson House (514 1st St. SE) This two-story brick house is located on the … Read more …
Knott House (417 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house was built circa 1857 on … Read more …
The Waln House (323 3rd St. NE) This two-story brick house is a landmark in … Read more …
Smith House #1 (316 3rd Ave. SW) This two-story house is built of reddish-orange soft … Read more …
The Shantz House (303 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house is located at the … Read more …