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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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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.


Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Deanne LeVan

Deanne LeVan poses for a photo in a 1978 edition of the Sun. This image … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1978, Deanne, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – MV Elementary School Newspaper

Washington Elementary School students hold copies of the Mustang News, the elementary school newspaper, in … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1982, 3/18, 3/18/1982, Elementary School, March, March 18, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Newspaper, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Washington Elementary School

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Jim McCutcheon

Jim McCutcheon is pictured in a photo from a 1978 edition of the Sun. This … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Jim, McCutcheon, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Sun Photos

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Lincoln Highway Signpost Landmark

A signpost pointing towards the Lincoln Highway is shown in a picture from the Sun. … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s and 90s, Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Highway Sign, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, signpost, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Historical Landmarks

A marker for the Old Military Road is shown in a picture from the Sun. … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s and 90s, Historical Landmarks, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Old Military Road, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – The Locksmith

Laura Werkman and Joy Kuntz clip hair at The Locksmith in a photo from the … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 10/15, 10/15/1981, 1980s and 90s, JOy, Laura, Laura Werkman, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, October, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, The Locksmith

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – David Lynott

David Lynott poses with his “Protect Our Wildlife” drawing in a photo from the Sun. … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags David, Lynott, Protect Our Wildlife, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mr. and Mrs. John Lyford

Mr. and Mrs. John Lyford pose for a photo in front of a trellis on … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s, 1990s, John, John Lyford, Lyford, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Mr. Lyford, Mrs. John Lyford, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Fred Lehman

Fred Lehman stands in the Walnut Grove Feeds Regional Office in a photo published in … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 12/3, 12/3/1980, 12/3/80, 1980s, December, December 3, December 3 1980, Feeds, Fred, Fred Lehman, Regional Office, Walnut Grove, Walnut Grove Feeds Regional Office

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Patrick Lackey and Bob Campagna

Patrick Lackey and Bob Campagna pose for a photo at a running event outside of … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Bob, Bob Campagna, Campagna, Center, Lackey, Patrick, Patrick Lackey, Running, Small Sports, Small Sports Center, Sports, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Bud and Art Kudart

Bud and Art Kudart pose for a photo published in the Sun. This image was … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Art, Art and Bud Kudart, Bud, Bud and Art Kudart, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Raymond Krum

Raymond Krum poses for a retirement photo in 1998 after working for the City of … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1990s, 1998, 25 years, City of Mount Vernon, Krum, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Raymond, Raymond Krum, Retirement, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s
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