Skip to content
Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

  • Our Program
    • Newsletters & Articles
    • Commission Documents
      • Procedures of the Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
      • Design Guidelines
      • Owning Property in a Historic District
      • Meeting Agendas
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Resources
    • About Us
  • Historic Districts
    • Owning Property in a Historic District
    • Ash Park District
      • Ash Park District Description
      • Ash Park Walking Tour
      • Ash Park NRHP Registration Form.pdf
    • Commercial District
      • Commercial District Description
      • Commercial District Walking Tour
      • Commercial NRHP Registration Form.pdf
    • Cornell College District
      • Cornell College District Description
      • Cornell College NRHP Registration Form.pdf
  • Media
    • Interactive Historic Tours
    •    Our Facebook Page
    •   Our  YouTube Videos
    • Mount Vernon Photos
    • Ash Park District – Photos
    • Commercial District – Photos
    • Cornell College District – Photos
  • History
    • A Short History of Mount Vernon
    • Map of How Mount Vernon Grew
    • Brick Homes on the NRHP & Nomination Forms
    • City Directories
    • Building Genealogies
    • High School History Reports
    • Architectural Curriculum
    • Organizations
    • Mount Vernon / Lisbon Newspapers (1860 – 2012)
    • A Centennial History of Mount Vernon, Iowa: 1847-1947
    • A Survey of Brick Buildings in Mount Vernon, Iowa 1850-1859
    • 2023 Play: “Treasure”
  • Contact Us

Mount Vernon

View of Cornell College Campus

photo of View of Cornell College Campus

Photo of an area north of about 5th Ave NE looking at the Cornell College … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

Orchestra in front of King Chapel

photo of Orchestra in front of King Chapel

Cornell College orchestra before a concert or tour. Date @1915

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Men, Mount Vernon, Who am I?, Women

1st Street looking West

photo of 1st Street looking West

Board sidewalk, fenced yards and dirt street looking west. Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Lincoln Highway, Main Street, Mount Vernon, Welcome Page Slider

Bowman-Carter Hall

photo of Bowman-Carter Hall

A photo of Bowman Hall (original – 1885). Note original porch and solarium on left … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Bowman-Carter Hall, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

Brackett House

photo of Brackett House-1990

Brackett House front door — see other photos of the house Taken @ 1990. Corner … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Brackett House, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, House, Mount Vernon

Brackett House

photo of Brackett House

Brackett House front door — see other photos of the house Taken @ 1990. Corner … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Brackett House, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, House, Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon House

photo of Mount Vernon House

Built by Prof C.R.Keyes, later owned by another long time Cornell professor, Harold Ennis. Built … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Home Life, House, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Altoona Hotel/Hall

Altoona Hotel - Hall

Built by group of businessmen as a hotel across the street from Guild or Mount … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Altoona Hotel, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon

C Club Members

photo of C Club Members

C Club was for all winners of varsity letters regardless of the sport. @1910 letter … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Cornell Students, Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, Sports, Who am I?

Carnegie Library

photo of Carnegie Library-1915

Carnegie Library (now the Norton Geology Building) when very new – facing south on Cornell … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Norton Geology Center and Anderson Museum

Altoona Hall South Side

photo of Altoona Hall South Side

Center section of the South side of the building. Originally a hotel built by local … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Altoona Hotel, Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, When is this?

May Queen

photo of May Queen

May Queen standing in front of King Chapel. Date @1910

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cornell College, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Fashion, Glass Negative, King Chapel, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, Who am I?, Women
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page122 Page123 Page124 … Page148 Next →

Follow Our Facebook Page

[custom-facebook-feed]
Website by Market Street
© 2026 - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission. All rights reserved.
Next Page »