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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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812 Summit Avenue

Photo of 812 Summit Avenue

812 Summit Avenue Home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ransom Ristine. In 1884 Cornell faculty … Read more …

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

Abbe Creek School

photo of Abbe Creek School
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Abbe Creek School, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?, Where is this?

Lime Kiln

photo of Lime Kiln

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Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?, Where is this?

The Hair Studio

photo of The Hair Studio
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Mount Vernon, When is this?, Where is this?

417 A Avenue SE

Photo of 417 A Avenue SE

417 A Avenue SE

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Brick, Mount Vernon, National Register of Historic Places

724 Fifth Avenue NW

photo of 724 Fifth Avenue NW

724 Fifth Avenue NW

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Ash Park Historic District, Mount Vernon

Cedar River

photo of Cedar River
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cedar River, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Main Street

photo of Main Street
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, The New Age, When is this?, Where is this?

Main Street

photo of Main Street

Randall’s

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Main Street, Mount Vernon, When is this?

Teacher with Students in School House

photo of Teacher with Students in School House
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Children, Fashion, Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Pastimes, When is this?, Where is this?, Women

Mount Vernon Cemetery

photo of Mount Vernon Cemetery
Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negative, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Cemetery, When is this?

724 Fifth Avenue NW

photo of 724 Fifth Avenue NW

724 Fifth Avenue NW Cornell moved this house to its present location.

Categories Ash Park District - Photos, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Ash Park Historic District, Mount Vernon
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