1234 First Ave NE
1234 First Ave NE Two-story multiple hipped roof, @1910. Moved in 1974 from Dale Larson’s … 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.
1234 First Ave NE Two-story multiple hipped roof, @1910. Moved in 1974 from Dale Larson’s … Read more …
102 First Street East. @ 2019 Yock’s Landing 1952–at least 1959: Busenbark’s Tavern (Hazel & … Read more …
Kirsten Sutherland teaches her brother Warren how to skate. 1975
Kirsten and Warren Sutherland enjoy a snowstorm. 1974
Kirsten Sutherland learns to garden from her grandfather, Robert W. Sutherland. 1974
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 …