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Postcard

Postcard addressed to Mr. James Nixon dated March 7, 1914

Postcard addressed to Mr. James Nixon

Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park addressed to Mr. James Nixon dated … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Cedar River, Palisades-Kepler State Park, Postcard

The Chapel

Photo of The Chapel postcard

@1943-44. The Chapel. Cornell College. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, King Chapel, Mount Vernon, Postcard

Presbyterian Church

Photo of Presbyterian Church postcard

@1943-44. Presbyterian Church. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Postcard, Presbyterian Church

Rood Hall

Photo of Rood Hall postcard

@1943-44. Rood Hall. Cornell College. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Postcard, Rood House

The Lodge

Photo of the Lodge in the Palisades postcard

@1943-44. The Lodge. Palisades State Park. Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park, Postcard

Methodist Church

Photo of Methodist Church postcard

@1943-44. Methodist Church. Mount Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Methodist Church, Mount Vernon, Postcard

Palisades Dam

Photo of Palisades Dam postcard

@1943-44. The Dam. Palisades State Park. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park, Postcard

Pheiffer Hall

Photo of Pheiffer Hall postcard

@1943-44. Pheiffer Hall Cornell College. Postcard.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Postcard

Club House

Photo of a postcard of the Club House in the Palisades

@1943-44. River Front Entrance to Club House on Cedar River Bluffs. Mt. Vernon, IA. Postcard.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Palisades Country Club, Postcard

Main Street

Photo of Main Street Postcard

@1943-44. Main Street. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Main Street, Mount Vernon, Postcard

Library

Photo of Library postcard

@1943-44. Library Cornell College. Mt. Vernon Iowa. Now Norton Geology building.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Norton Geology Center and Anderson Museum, Postcard

Law Hall

Photo of Law Hall postcard

@1943-44. Law Memorial Hall. Cornell College. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

Categories Cornell College District - Photos Tags Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Postcard
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3 weeks ago

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
What the heck is a pinhook? Is there really a guy buried under Main Street? Why did Cornell students used to stand six feet apart even before the pandemic? Your questions about the history of our town may or may not be answered in Treasure: a History of Mount Vernon, Iowa by local playwrights Joe Jennison and Amy White. Come Celebrate Mount Vernon's 175th Birthday with us! Get your tickets here: mvlct.booktix.com/cart.php?action=show_pers&show_id=4&show_sec=cc84edf42fe7cd22 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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According to The Centennial History of Mount Vernon Iowa, "No two people worked harder than our blacksmiths, Mart Schantz and W. H. Safely. The one found relaxation from the anvil in cultivating roses, the other in teaching Mount Vernon youngsters to toot horns and in directing the town band." The Schantz family lived on Waln (named for another prominent citizen) and Market Streets. Does anyone know where the Schantz Blacksmith Shop was located? ... See MoreSee Less

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The leftmost building in the Paul Scott Alumni Center was built as the home of Henry Harrison and Frances (Armstrong) Rood. Rood house was built in 1884. It was purchased by the Cornell Class of 1894 and presented to the College in 1919. Two houses from an area known as Linden Terrace were moved and joined to it, one in 1936 and another in 1954. The Roods had 7 children and Frances was a homemaker. Henry served as a Lt. Col. in the civil war in the 13th IA, Crocker's Brigade. Early on, Henry had a dry goods mercantile with a man named Young. He arranged for construction of the building at 105 1st St NW in Mount Vernon that was the post office for many years. In 1893 he purchased 1/3 interest in Mount Vernon Bank and served as its Secretary. He also served for 47 years as the Secretary to the Cornell College Board of Trustees. Lt. Col. Henry Harrison and Frances (Armstrong) Rood are buried in Mount Vernon Cemetary. ... See MoreSee Less

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