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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.


Bill and Helen “Nellie” Neff

Photo of C.W. & Nellie (Shantz) Neff
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Neff

Helen “Nellie” Shantz Neff

Photo of Helen Shantz Neff

Nellie Shantz Neff was the daughter of Mary Jane Yount Shantz and Martin Luther Shantz. … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Neff

Fred Neff

Photo of Fred Neff

Fred Neff, born in 1870, was the son of Myron Kibbee Neff and Anna Brackett … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Neff

Bishop Homer Stuntz

Photo of Bishop Homer Stuntz

Homer Stuntz was born in Albion, Pennsylvania on January 29th, 1858. He completed his law … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Methodist Church, Mount Vernon

Holiday House, 1954-1969

Photo of Holiday House

Holiday House, 1954-1969 The Holiday House Restaurant was opened in May 1954 by Dewey & … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House Lantern Room

Photo of Holiday House Lantern Room

Holiday House Lantern Room built in the early 1960s

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House Fun Days

Photo of Holiday House Fun Days

Holiday House Fun Days Ann Du Val was sponsored by the Holiday House

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House Summer Staff-1956

Photo of Holiday House Staff-1956

Holiday House Summer Staff-1956 Left to Right: Nadine Krumm, Mary Studt, Leona Freeman, Wiona Lange, … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House Servers-1956

Photo of Holiday House Servers-1956

Holiday House Servers-1956 Left to Right: Barbara Clements, Doris Light, Gretchen Beckhelm

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House-1950s

Photo of Holiday House

Holiday House 6 Mount Vernon residents standing with Governor Leo Hoegh. Left to Right: Roy … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Holiday House Lantern Room

Photo of Holiday House Lantern Room

Holiday House Lantern Room The following appeared in local newspaper in 1960s: Congratulations to winners … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Holiday House, Mount Vernon

Edgar Brackett

Photo of Edgar Brackett

Edgar Brackett was born on July, 30 1853 in Wilton, New York. He moved to … Read more …

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