Ward Elementary School Archives - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Among the historic resources found in Mount Vernon is the 1927 High School Building. This … Read more …

Ward School Students

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Apparently a picture outside of Ward School of the class of lower grade students Date … Read more …

Unidentified Children

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Group of children. Possible classmates or friends. @ 1915-20. Ward School (1912) in background Date … Read more …

Ward School

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Note audience on far right, early Victrola in doorway – Identifications? Date @1920

Ward School Print

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Taken from the cover of a student writing tablet. Photograph is of the Ward School … Read more …

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3 weeks ago

UPDATE: The memorial service for Leah will be Sat Sept. 24 at 11AM at Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services in Mount Vernon.The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission is very sorry to announce the passing on Sept. 6 of our longtime Chair and beloved colleague Leah Rogers. Leah received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Anthropology from Michigan State University. Leah and her husband Clark Rogers worked on archaeology projects in 6 states and all over the state of Iowa. The Rogers moved to Mount Vernon in 1992, and Leah began service on the MVHPC shortly after that. In her work with her firm, Tallgrass Archaeology, and in previous assignments Leah completed over 70 nominations of various properties and sites to the National Register of Historic Places. She served as Chair of the Association of Iowa Archaeologists. Tallgrass Archaeology has been purchased by a longtime colleague of Leah's who now also provides a home for Leah's constant companion Buddy. We will miss you Leah! ... See MoreSee Less

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 months ago

It's almost back-to-school time, so we thought we'd share this picture of Mount Vernon High School from 1927. The many windows were characteristic of the prairie-style architecture so popular at the time. The building now houses several shops, and even hosts our local farmers' market. ... See MoreSee Less

Mount Vernon High School

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Among the historic resources found in Mount Vernon is the 1927 High School Building. This building holds not only memories for citizens who may have attended school there, but also it offers a treasur...

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