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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Mount Vernon

Fire

photo of Fire

Roof fire explodes – mid afternoon; Shows First St and Second Ave sides of the … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Block

Two Mount Vernon Women

photo of Two Mount Vernon Women

Portraits of two unidentified Mount Vernon women, dressed in possible sailor top uniforms. Date @1915

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

First Methodist Church

photo of First Methodist Church-1920

School is modified former Methodist Church. This structure town down in early 1920s for the … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, United Methodist Church

First High School

photo of First High School

See history tags on other pictures of this structure for fuller text. Modified building that … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, United Methodist Church

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

Railroad Bridge

photo of Railroad Bridge

See National Register of Historic Places documents for details Mount Vernon railroad bridge (wagons and … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

Unidentified Porch

photo of Unidentified Porch

Spindles, rail, and post/column,trim and paint color. 200 Block Second Avenue SW Date @1976

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Home Life, Mount Vernon

Palisades Spring Hollow

photo of Palisades Spring Hollow

Spring Hollow was a popular boating and fishing area. Date @1910

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park, 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?
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