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Water Tower

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mt. Vernon Views

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mt. Vernon Views – Water Tower This … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s, 1990s, Mount Vernon Views, Mt. Vernon View, Mt. Vernon Views, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Water Tower

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mount Vernon Water Tower

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mount Vernon Water Tower This image was … Read more …

Categories Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s Tags 1980s, 1990s, Mount Vernon Water Tower, Sun Photos, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 1990s, Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s, Water Tower

1910 – Glass Negatives – Water Tower

1910 - Glass Negatives - Water Tower - The water tower stands with many trees in the background on a snowy day.

1910 – Glass Negatives – Water Tower – The water tower stands with many trees … Read more …

Categories 1910 Glass Negatives, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negatives, Hodgson, Joe and Gloria Burkart, Water Tower, Winter

1910 – Glass Negatives – Ice-covered Water Tower

1910 - Glass Negatives - Ice-covered Water Tower - The water tower is frozen with ice in the winter and in the background some of Mount Vernon is visible as well as the surrounding countryside.

1910 – Glass Negatives – Ice-covered Water Tower – The water tower is frozen with … Read more …

Categories 1910 Glass Negatives, Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Glass Negatives, Hodgson, Joe and Gloria Burkart, Water Tower, Winter

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