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Tommy Rhomberg

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Tommy Rhomberg has always been an inventor. So, it was no surprise that he turned … Read more …

Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two

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Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round Two of his derecho bats. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg

Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe

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Tommy Rhomberg using his woodworking lathe to carve a derecho bat. Photo by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One

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Tommy Rhomberg Shipping Round One of his derecho bats. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

Tommy Rhomberg with Derecho Bat

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Tommy Rhomberg with derecho bat. Photo donated by Amanda Rhomberg.

313 Second Avenue SW

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M&K removing branches after Derecho.

800 College Blvd SW

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Derecho hit on August 10, 2020 with 140 mile per hour winds.

Derecho 2020

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Many homes were without power for seven days. Makeshift clothes lines were erected in backyards.

Derecho 2020

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M&K removing tree branches at intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW.

Derecho 2020

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Intersection of Second Avenue SW and Fourth Street SW

Derecho 2020-Quarry

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The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.

Derecho 2020-Quarry

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The 140 mile per hour winds uprooted several trees at the quarry.

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

17 hours ago

Test your architectural knowledge in this fun quiz from the National Trust for Historic Preservation! ... See MoreSee Less

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Architecture? | National Trust for Historic Preservation

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How does your architectural knowledge stack up? Take this quiz to find out!

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

1 week ago

The houses of Mount Vernon haven't always been in their current locations. Learn about three different buildings that have changed their addresses at this Saturday's MVHPC program: Houses That Moved! ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

3 weeks ago

This Mystery Monday, we are back with another unidentified Mount Vernon home. Take a peak around your neighborhood and see if this facade looks familiar and then let us know in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less

Unidentified House - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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