Electric Siren - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Reported to be the first electric siren. City siren a top of the wolfe block (burned) next to city hall

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@1915

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

6 days ago

Today's Mystery Monday photo is in color! This is a rare feature for the older photographs in our collection. This picture depicts three men in a row boat embarking from a sandy beach on the Cedar River. If this photograph sparks a memory for you, let us know in the comments below. ... See MoreSee Less

Unidentified Men Rowing on the Cedar River - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 weeks ago

It's Mystery Monday photo time and we have another unidentified Mount Vernon home for you Facebook sleuths. This time it's a lovely brick home with what looks to be an addition on the back. Help us locate this deceptive domicile and we'll update this entry in our online archive! ... See MoreSee Less

Unidentified House - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

3 weeks ago

The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission wishes you a happy Independence Day!"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States..." - The Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776 ... See MoreSee Less

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