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Lincoln Highway

High School

photo of High School

See Mt Vernon Centennial Book for story of building. Becomes Middle School, then sold to … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Stearn’s Garage

photo of Stearn's Garage

Stearn’s Garage on 100 block East Main street (north side). Date @1926

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Shoe Store

photo of Shoe Store

Shoe store operated by Frank Benesh I on Main Street. Frank may be one on … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon

Snowed In

photo of Snowed In

Snow scene — Methodist Church and Guild Hall visible. Date @1910

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Downtown Mount Vernon

photo of Downtown Mount Vernon

Main Street (1st Ave. & 1st St) with horse water tank before 1914. Rood and … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Downtown Mount Vernon

photo of Downtown Mount Vernon

The 100 West block merhant area. Note watering trawf at intersection, board sidewalk and dirt … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Unidentified Men

photo of Unidentified Men

Three unidentified men sitting in front of a shop. Sign reads: “All the world loves … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?

Wolfe Block

photo of Wolfe Block

Wolfe block well before the fire of 1975 — all stores/space occupied. City Hall 1915 … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Commercial Historic District, Fire, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Block

Store Sign

photo of a Store Sign

unknown store; window advertising Date @1910

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Where is this?

Downtown Mount Vernon

photo of Downtown Mount Vernon

View of Main Street from 2nd Avenue East. Note brick paving. 100 Block First Street … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Downtown Mount Vernon

photo of Downtown Mount Vernon

View of north main street from the south side. Printed backwards. Date @1910

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon

Unidentified Men

photo of Unidentified Men

Two unidentified men standing in storefront door. Date @1910

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?
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