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South Hall

Jeff Siggins 1950s

Photo of Jeff Siggins standing in yard.

Jeff Siggins standing in yard at intersection of Third Street and Fifth Avenue. Old Sem … Read more …

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South Hall

Photo of South Hall Postcard

South Hall, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Postcard.

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South Hall

Photo of back of South Hall postcard

@ 1911. South Hall, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Ia. Postcard. “Dear Alvin – Will write … Read more …

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South Hall

Photo of South Hall Postcard

@ 1911. South Hall, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Ia. Postcard.

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South Hall

photo of South Hall
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South Hall

photo of South Hall

South Hall – classroom building (1873) City water tower located on campus. Date @1915

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

South Hall on Cornell College Campus

photo of South Hall on Cornell College Campus

SOUTH HALL – Cornell Campus – Originally built in 1875. Date @ 1990

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

South Hall

South Hall

Postcard of the Cornell College building South Hall @ 1915. Note the building was called … Read more …

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