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Elisabeth Smith Ford

Photo of Elisabeth Smith Ford

Elisabeth Smith Ford was the daughter of Clara Brackett Smith Spear and William Smith. Born … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Brackett House, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon

Anna Brackett Neff

Photo of Anna Brackett Neff

Anna Brackett Neff was born on January 14th, 1847 in Wilton, New York. In 1858, … Read more …

Categories Cornell College District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Brackett House, Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District, Mount Vernon, Neff

Tintype titled “Founding Fathers”

Photo of four unidentified men.

Tintype titled “Founding Fathers”

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Joe & Harriett Meade

Photo of Joe & Harriett Meade

Joe & Harriett Meade

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Election Bet-1968

Photo of Paul Scott pushing Doc Sautter in wheelbarrow

Election Bet 1968. Paul Scott pushing Doc Sautter in a wheelbarrow heading East on First … Read more …

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Dewey Humphries Election Bet-1968

Photo of Dewey Humphries posting the election bet poster

Dewey Humphries Election Bet 1968

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Election Bet-1968 Bob Sautter, Paul Scott

Photo of Paul Scott pushing Doc Sautter in wheelbarrowr

Election Bet 1968 Bob Sautter, Paul Scott

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Election Bet-1968

Photo of Doc Sauter sitting in a wheelbarrow

Election Bet 1968 Chuck Swanney, Bob Sautter, Joe Meade & Paul Scott

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

Policeman Earl Wolvers

photo of Earl Wolvers and his squad car

Policeman Earl Wolvers and his squad car. Date @1970

Categories Commercial District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Commercial Historic District, Mount Vernon

410 Second Avenue NW

Photo of 410 Second Avenue NW

410 Second Avenue NW The home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Sievers. Max was the … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

410 Second Avenue NW

Photo of Max Sievers standing in his yard at 410 Second Avenue NW

410 Second Avenue NW. Max Sievers, elementary school custodian, standing in his flower garden. @ … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon

Wolfe children sitting on front steps, 1962

Photo of Wolfe children sitting on front steps, 1962

Wolfe children sitting on front steps, 1962. Sitting from left to right: Andy Wolfe, Barb … Read more …

Categories Brick Houses on the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Wolfe Family
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