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High School History Reports

Photo of Martin Shantz by Blacksmith Shop

9th grade history students researched topics of their choice pertaining to Mount Vernon’s varied history. These essays, photo journals, and videos are the result of their hard work.


The Verba Quarry by Nate Newmeister

Creator Nate Newmeister Date 1918

Categories High School History Reports Tags Cappy Gaines, CCW, Civilian Conservation Workers, Julian Verba, Lake McBride State Park, Palisades-Kepler State Park, Robert Gaines

Where do we go from here: A historical look at transportation in Mt. Vernon by Jon Stoner

Description Student Report Creator Jon Stoner Source Memories: Jean and Virgil Stoner Date 1913 Interurban … Read more …

Categories High School History Reports Tags Crandic, Jean Stoner, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Seedling Mile, Virgil Stoner

Memories of the Strand by Cathy George

Description Student Report Creator Cathy George Date 1975

Categories High School History Reports Tags Bank Nights, Bijou, Box Office, City Hall, Janice Johnson, Lawrence and Bertha West, Main Street Fire, Marquee, Movie Theater, Strand Theater

Mount Vernon Motel by Tohfa Manji

Description Student Report. Cornell College Alumni Creator Tohfa Manji Date 1950

Categories High School History Reports Tags Boyd Horton, Don Horton, Mount Vernon Hotel

A Brief History of City Hall

Student History Projects Date @2012

Categories High School History Reports Tags City Hall, Mount Vernon

Holiday House

Student History Project Date @2012

Categories High School History Reports

Lincoln Highway

Student History Project Date @2012

Categories High School History Reports Tags Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

MV Newspapers

Student history project Date @2012

Categories High School History Reports Tags Mount Vernon

Restoration of the Lincoln Highway Bridge

Student history project Date @2012

Categories High School History Reports Tags Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon
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18 hours ago

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
On this MLK Day, let's remember a very special time in 1962 when Martin Luther King Jr. visited Cornell College and lectured to a packed house in King Chapel. Visit the Cornell College archive link below the see pictures, letters, articles, and more about this momentous day in Mount Vernon and Cornell College history. ... See MoreSee Less

MLK Visit · Cornell College Archives

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5 days ago

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A new addition to our digital archives, The Virgil Crofter Collection features the autobiography and photographs of Virgil Crofter, life-long resident of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas. Donated and prepared by Carolyn Wellso, the Virgil Crofter Collection is an invaluable documentation of rural life and Czech heritage along the Red Cedar River. It is a true gem within our archive and a must-read for anyone interested in Mount Vernon history. ... See MoreSee Less

The Virgil Crofter Collection - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Table of Contents click to show 1) In the Words of Virgil Crofter 1.1) Ivanhoe ... Read more ...
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1 week ago

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Perhaps with a bit of matching snow on the ground we can finally identify this Mount Vernon home. Developed on a glass negative, this two-story house features a small front porch and a bay window on the side. We don't have a specific date for this photo, so know that some architectural details of the house might have changed over time. Now pull on your wooly detective's cap and help us locate this deceptive domicile! ... See MoreSee Less

Unidentified House - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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