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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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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.


311 4th Ave SW

Photo of 311 4th Ave SW

311 4th Ave SW. @1951. Owner: Schnittjer.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Martin Shantz

Photo of blacksmith Martin Shantz

Martin Shantz, blacksmith.

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

311 4th Ave SW

Photo of house at 311 4th Ave SW

311 4th Ave SW. @1953. Marilyn and Rhoda Schnittjer sitting on front porch.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

615 3rd Ave NW

Photo of house at 615 3rd Ave NW with twin girls in yard

Beatrice & Bernadine Burge Wilcox (twins) sitting in yard at 615 3rd Ave NW, built … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

615 3rd Ave NW

Photo of house at 615 3rd Ave NW

House built @1903. Builder was Ed Maybouer. Chris & Connie Stoltz purchased the house and … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

401 Second Street NW

photo of house 401 Second Street NW

401 Second Street NW with square Doric columns–architectural detail.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Architectural Details, Mount Vernon

Paired windows– architectural detail

photo of house with paired windows--architectural detail

Paired windows– architectural detail

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Architectural Details, Mount Vernon

117 Third Avenue NW

photo of house at 117 Third Avenue NW

117 Third Avenue NW. Queen Anne architectural style.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos

Policeman Earl Wolvers and his squad car. Date @1970

photo of Earl Wolvers and his squad car

Policeman Earl Wolvers and his squad car. Date @1970

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Porch skirting — architectural detail

photo of porch skirting

Porch skirting — architectural detail

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Corner of 7th Street and 8th Avenue NW

Photo of house at corner of 7th Street and 8th Avenue NW

Corner of 7th Street and 8th Avenue NW. Known as the Reuben Ash house built … Read more …

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

703 6th Avenue NW

photo of 703 Sixth Avenue NW

Ash Park historic district. VanValkenbery house at 703 6th Avenue NW. Fish-scale shingles — architectural … Read more …

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Architectural Details, Ash Park Historic District, Mount Vernon
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