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.
Fire Station-2009
Fire Station-2009 The old fire station on First Street West. Photographed by Gretchen Sutherland.
Ada Herring Caraway
Ada Herring Caraway. Photo donated by Carey Cox. Ada was the sister to Ray Herring. … Read more …
The Holiday House Restaurant – Highway 30
The Holiday House By Megan Driscoll The Holiday House Restaurant was opened in May 1954 … Read more …
Bracket House – 418 Second Street SW
William Brackett built Brackett house in 1862, which now serves as Cornell College’s bed and … Read more …
113 2nd Avenue NW – Col John and Rowena Wilds House
The Wilds House (113 2nd Ave. NW) This house, built in 1857, fronts the street … Read more …
601 1st Ave SW – Augustus and Elizabeth Bauman House
The Bauman House (601 1st Ave. SW) The house was built circa 1854 for Augustus … Read more …
600 1st Avenue S – Dr Luther and Susette Pease House
The Pease House (600 1st Ave. S) This two-story brick house is located along the … Read more …
514 1st Street SE – George and Mary Robinson House
The Robinson House (514 1st St. SE) This two-story brick house is located on the … Read more …
417 A Avenue SE – Frederick and Martha Knott House
Knott House (417 A Ave. SE) This two-story brick house was built circa 1857 on … Read more …
323 3rd Street NE – Elijah and Mary Waln House
The Waln House (323 3rd St. NE) This two-story brick house is a landmark in … Read more …