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Aerial of Cornell College

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Looking at King Chapel from the town

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Mount Vernon Aerial

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200 Block of West First St at least six months after the Feb 1975 fire … Read more …

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Aerial photograph taken in a series of the city on May 12th 1975. return – … Read more …

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Skyline Photo

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A skyline view of either Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. Date @1915

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Mount Vernon Aerial Shot

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Image taken by Robert A. J. Photography. Photo taken on May 12, 1975. Right street … Read more …

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Mount Vernon

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Note church — appears to be the be the Methodist Brick Church replaced in 1900 … Read more …

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Downtown Mount Vernon

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Note: Before demolition of Altoona Hall (next to former water tower – also destroyed) and … Read more …

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Cornell Aerial

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Picture before construction of West Hall in 1976. Cornell campus from 5th Ave SW to … Read more …

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Aerial Photograph of Mount Vernon

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Aerial photograph in a series of the city taken on May 12th 1975. View from … Read more …

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Immediate house is Platner House (west First Street west (1892); house to the east is … Read more …

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2 days ago

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From the old Military Road and the railroad to Highway 30 and the bypass, transportation has been one of the biggest influences in the development of Mount Vernon. Read all about how transportation brought architectural change and growth to the town in this illuminating article on our website. ... See MoreSee Less

Our Architectural Heritage in Historical Context - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Share with your friendsMount Vernon has historic structures that date from the 1840s to the ... Read more ...
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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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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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