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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.


303 A Avenue SE – Martin and Mary Jane Shantz House

Photo of 303 A Ave SE

The Shantz House (303 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house is located at the … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Shantz House

224 1st Street SW – Henry and Juliana Albright House

Photo of 224 First Street SW

The Albright House (224 1st St. SW) This two-story house sits at the southeast corner … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Albright House

201 2nd Avenue NW – James and Anna Smith House #2

Photo of 201 Second Avenue NW

Smith House #2 (201 2nd Ave. NW) This two-story brick house sits on a large … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Smith House #2

214 2nd Street SE – James and Mayetta McCartney House

Photo of 214 2nd St SE

The McCartney House (214 2nd St. E) The McCartney House is located on the south … Read more …

Categories Brick Homes on the National Register of Historic Places and their Nomination Forms, Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags McCartney House

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Interior

Photo of interior of 606 Eighth Avenue NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Interior @2020

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Alason Jones

Photo of kitchen at 606 Eighth Avenue NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Alason Jones working in kitchen @2020

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Jones Family

Photo of 606 Eighth Avenue NW

606 Eighth Avenue NW-Jones Family @ 2020

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon

Pandemic 2020-School Parade

Photo of ambulances and fire truck

Ambulances and a fire truck lead the school parade.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Pandemic 2020

Pandemic 2020-School Parade

Photo of cars lined up for a parade

Teachers drive through town letting students know they care.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Pandemic 2020

Pandemic 2020-School Parade

Photo of car sign

Teachers drive through town letting students know they care.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Pandemic 2020

Pandemic 2020-School Parade

Photo of school parade

Teachers drive through town letting students know they care.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Pandemic 2020

Pandemic 2020-School Parade

Photo of school parade

Teachers drive through town letting students know they care.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Pandemic 2020
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