316 3rd Avenue SW – James and Anna Smith House #1
Smith House #1 (316 3rd Ave. SW) This two-story house is built of reddish-orange soft … Read more …
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.
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 …
The Albright House (224 1st St. SW) This two-story house sits at the southeast corner … Read more …
Smith House #2 (201 2nd Ave. NW) This two-story brick house sits on a large … Read more …
The McCartney House (214 2nd St. E) The McCartney House is located on the south … Read more …