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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.


Barn

Photo of a barn

Small barn and utility building built by Mr. Jordan on corner of Highway One South … Read more …

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

Brackett House

Photo of Brackett House

Brackett House was built in 1862 by William Brackett.

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

Platner House

Photo of Platner House at First Street and Eighth Avenue NW

Platner house at First Street and Eighth Avenue NW. The house was built by William … Read more …

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

Albright House

Photo of house at 224 First Street SW.

The Albright house is the first documented brick home in Mount Vernon. The Albright brothers, … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Albright, Brick, Mount Vernon

725 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 725 5th Avenue NW

725 5th Avenue NW. It was built between 1910 and 1920.

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

724 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 724 5th Avenue NW

724 5th Avenue NW. This house was built in 1910 and moved by Cornell College … Read more …

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

719 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 719 5th Avenue NW

719 5th Avenue NW. This symmetrical four-square house was built in 1912.

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

715 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 715 5th Avenue NW

715 5th Avenue NW. The house was built in 1905.

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

710 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 710 5th Avenue NW

710 5th Avenue NW was built in 1918.

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

708 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 708 5th Avenue NW

708 5th Avenue NW. House was built in 1915. It is a transition between the … Read more …

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

707 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 707 5th Avenue NW

707 5th Avenue NW. House was built in 1910.

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

616 5th Avenue NW

Photo of house at 616 5th Avenue NW

616 5th Avenue NW. House was built in 1901.

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