Lincoln Highway Archives - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

312 First Street East

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312 First Street East Front porch photo by Kevin Kuhn

320 First Street East

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320 First Street East Enclosed porch. Photo by Kevin Kuhn

300 First Street East

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300 First Street East Porch columns. Photo taken by Kevin Kuhn.

210 First Street East

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210 First Street East Column wrap around porch. Photo taken by Kevin Kuhn

Donald Brackett Siggins

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Donald Brackett Siggins water superintendent for Mount Vernon driving the city truck.

819 Lisbon Road NE

Photo of house at 819 Lisbon Road NE.

819 Lisbon Road NE was built by Guy Siggins. The house remains in the original … Read more …

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

by Jon Stoner October 23, 2000 3rd period U.S. History Introduction I decided to do … Read more …

Train Under Old Lincoln Highway Bridge

Photo of train under Old Lincoln Highway Bridge

Train under Old Lincoln Highway Bridge. Photograph by Bob Campagna, 1978.

Photo of Main Street

Photo of Main Street

Randall’s Tap

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Store on main street 103 1st St E, Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Main Street

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Main Street

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: The memorial service for Leah will be Sat Sept. 24 at 11AM at Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services in Mount Vernon.The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission is very sorry to announce the passing on Sept. 6 of our longtime Chair and beloved colleague Leah Rogers. Leah received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Anthropology from Michigan State University. Leah and her husband Clark Rogers worked on archaeology projects in 6 states and all over the state of Iowa. The Rogers moved to Mount Vernon in 1992, and Leah began service on the MVHPC shortly after that. In her work with her firm, Tallgrass Archaeology, and in previous assignments Leah completed over 70 nominations of various properties and sites to the National Register of Historic Places. She served as Chair of the Association of Iowa Archaeologists. Tallgrass Archaeology has been purchased by a longtime colleague of Leah's who now also provides a home for Leah's constant companion Buddy. We will miss you Leah! ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 months ago

It's almost back-to-school time, so we thought we'd share this picture of Mount Vernon High School from 1927. The many windows were characteristic of the prairie-style architecture so popular at the time. The building now houses several shops, and even hosts our local farmers' market. ... See MoreSee Less

Mount Vernon High School

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Among the historic resources found in Mount Vernon is the 1927 High School Building. This building holds not only memories for citizens who may have attended school there, but also it offers a treasur...

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 months ago

Happy Monday, everybody! Today we'd like to share with you a postcard from 1914. Pictured is Palisades-Kepler State Park--you can see there are several men and a woman getting ready for (or just departing from) a trip down the Cedar River. The postcard is addressed to Mr. James Nixon of Waynetown, Indiana. ... See MoreSee Less

Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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