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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.


Warren Sutherland fishing with Grandpa Herman Rolufs. 1974

Photo of Warren Sutherland fishing with Grandpa Herman Rolufs. 1974

Warren Sutherland fishing with Grandpa Herman Rolufs. 1974 Fishing was fun at the Mount Vernon … Read more …

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

122 First Street West. AN-NU Dress Shop

Photo of AN-NU dress shop

AN-NU Dress Shop. “The only dress shop in Town.” Listed in the 1952 City Directory.

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags City Directory, Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Mushroom hunters in front of Northside Tavern. @ 1938

Photo of mushroom hunters in front of Northside Tavern. @ 1939

Mushroom hunters in front of Northside Tavern. @ 1938 April 29, 1938 Mushrooms from Grand … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

121 First Street West

Photo of 121 First Street West

121 First Street West @ 2019 Mount Vernon Creates

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

119 First Street West

Photo of 119 First Street West

119 First Street West @ 2019 Chameleon’s

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Meridith Hoffman, Marsha Dewell, Sue Ripke working at City Hall. @ 2019

Photo of Meridith Hoffman, Marsha Dewell, Sue Ripke

(left to right) Administrative Assistant Meridith Hoffman, Deputy Clerk Marsha Dewell, City Clerk Sue Ripke … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags City Hall, Mount Vernon

Kirsten Sutherland and Lisa Techau, 1973

Photo of two girls playing on the front steps

Playing on the front steps with a friend is an everyday joy for young children … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Rob Sutherland and John Buchanan, 1970s

Photo of two boys riding their Big Wheels dressed as superheroes, 1970s

Big Wheels and Bat Man were big in the 1970s. Rob Sutherland and John Buchanan … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Swimmers at Cornell Pool in 1986

Photo of swimmers at Cornell Pool in 1986

Swimmers at the Cornell Pool in 1986 include Stephen Lacey, Robert Sutherland, Edith Hetland, June … Read more …

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

C. W. Neff Funeral Home, 400 First Street W

Photo of C. W. Neff Funeral Home

C. W. Neff Funeral Home. Leo Beranek lived here in 1935-36 as a Senior at … Read more …

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

Fran Reyhons

Photo of Fran Reyhons

Fran Reyhons, secretary for city of Mount Vernon. @ 1978 (Mrs. Emil Reyhons)

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags City Hall, Mount Vernon

Joan Siggins, secretary for city of Mount Vernon.

Photo of Joan Siggins

Joan Siggins, secretary for city of Mount Vernon. (Mrs. Donald Siggins) @ 1978

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags City Hall, Mount Vernon
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