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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 – New United Methodist Minister

Black and white photo of Wayne Wasta, the new United Methodist Minister, and his wife Phyllis, standing together.

Wayne Wasta, the new United Methodist Minister, and his wife Phyllis, stand together in a … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s, 7/2, 7/2/1980, 7/2/80, July, July 2, Minister, New United Methodist Minister, Phyllis Wasta, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, United Methodist Minister, Wayne Wasta

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Press Molding

Black and white photo of Sevan Boyd and Kim Stone practicing press molding at a Summer Youth Program.

Sevan Boyd and Kim Stone practice press molding at a Summer Youth Program in the … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Swedish Massage

Black and white photo of Henry Van Dyke standing in front of his Swedish Massage Certificate.

Henry Van Dyke stands in front of his Swedish Massage Certificate in a photo from … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Henry Van Dyke, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Swedish Massage, Swedish Massage Certificate, Van Dyke

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Bob Wolfe

Black and white photo of Bob Wolfe sitting next to piles of cash.

Bob Wolfe sits next to piles of cash in a photo from the October 7, … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 10/7/1980, 10/7/80, Bob, Bob Wolfe, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, October, October 7, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Wolfe

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – 1978 Women’s Club Champ

Black and white photo of Betty Wolfe, 1978 Women’s Golf Club Champ at Hillcrest, smiling.

Betty Wolfe, 1978 Women’s Golf Club Champ at Hillcrest, smiles in a photo from the … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Betty, Betty Wolfe, Sun Photo, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Wolfe, Women's Club Champ

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Lora Vargason

Black and white photo of Lora Vargason repairing a shoe.

Lora Vargason repairs a shoe in a photo from the Sun. This image was donated … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Lora, Sewing, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Ward Viter

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission Logo

Ward Viter sits on his fencepost in a photo from the Sun. This image was … Read more …

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

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Dean and Pat Traver

Black and white photo of Dean and Pat Traver standing in front of some small kitchen appliances that they are selling.

Dean and Pat Traver stand in front of some small kitchen appliances that they are … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Appliances, Appliances Store, Dean Traver, Kitchen, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Pat, Pat Traver, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Traver Family

Black and white photo of Lynn, Barb, Dean, and Pat Traver standing in their appliance store.

Lynn, Barb, Dean, and Pat Traver stand in their appliance store in a photo from … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags Appliance, Appliance Store, Barb Traver, Dean Traver, Lynn, Pat, Pat Traver, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Dale Travis

Black and white photo of Dale Travis smiling.

Dale Travis smiles in a photo from a 1978 edition of the Sun. This image … Read more …

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

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Joan, Fram, and Bob Tuberty

Joan, Fram, and Bob Tuberty sit on a couch in a photo from the Sun. … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s, 1980s and 90s, 19902, Bob, Bob Tuberty, Fram, Fram Tuberty, Joan Tuberty, Robert, Robert Tuberty, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Dr. Robert Tuberty

Dr. Robert Tuberty sits at his desk in a photo from the March 19, 1981, … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s and 90s, 3/19, Dr. Tuberty, March, March 19, Robert, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Tuberty
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