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Men

Zachy Tailor Shop

photo of Zachy Tailor Shop

Probably the Zachy Tailor Shop – in the Odd Fellows Building (Bauman Clothing store). Note … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

Main Street

photo of Main Street-1920

Pulling up Main Street to reach the Cemetery. Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, The New Age, Who am I?

Armistice Day

photo of Armistice Day

South-side 100 block west. Goldberg Groceries and Ready to Ware. Armistice Day (evening) Nov 11, … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Women

Man Riding Horse

photo of Man Riding Horse

See house in background no such home in Mount Vernon. Is this not Mount Vernon … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Fashion, Home Life, House, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes

Mount Vernon Stone Quarry

photo of Mount Vernon Stone Quarry

Stone quarry operations in Mt Vernon area. Note equipment and stone sizes. May well be … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Stone Quarry

Man and His Dog

photo of Man and His Dog

Student or professional man with dog. Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Where is this?, Who am I?

Mount Vernon Father and Daughter

photo of Mount Vernon Father and Daughter

A portrait of an unidentified Mount Vernon father and daughter. Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Family, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?

Cornell Students Arriving to Campus

photo of Cornell Students Arriving to Campus

Students arriving or departing Mt Vernon; Note: double track crossing. Date @1915

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Train Station, Women

Snow Shovelers

photo of Snow Shovelers

Snow removal along the interurban line (main street). Date @1920

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Glass Negative, Home Life, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, The New Age

Ford Model A

photo of Ford Model A

The ten millionth of the Ford Model “A”. Cross country tour of restored automobile in … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Ask R Thomas, Fashion, Glass Negative, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Men, Mount Vernon, The New Age, Welcome Page Slider, Who am I?

Plane Taking Off From a Field

photo of Plane Taking Off From a Field

Plane taking off from a field.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, The New Age, When is this?, Where is this?, Who am I?

Men and Their Horses

photo of Men and Their Horses

Teamed horses with owners — perhaps a family with father and two sons and a … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Agriculture, Fashion, Glass Negative, Men, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women
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