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 …
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.
Warren Sutherland fishing with Grandpa Herman Rolufs. 1974 Fishing was fun at the Mount Vernon … Read more …
AN-NU Dress Shop. “The only dress shop in Town.” Listed in the 1952 City Directory.
Mushroom hunters in front of Northside Tavern. @ 1938 April 29, 1938 Mushrooms from Grand … Read more …
(left to right) Administrative Assistant Meridith Hoffman, Deputy Clerk Marsha Dewell, City Clerk Sue Ripke … Read more …
Playing on the front steps with a friend is an everyday joy for young children … Read more …
Big Wheels and Bat Man were big in the 1970s. Rob Sutherland and John Buchanan … Read more …
Swimmers at the Cornell Pool in 1986 include Stephen Lacey, Robert Sutherland, Edith Hetland, June … Read more …
C. W. Neff Funeral Home. Leo Beranek lived here in 1935-36 as a Senior at … Read more …
Joan Siggins, secretary for city of Mount Vernon. (Mrs. Donald Siggins) @ 1978