Wolfe Block Archives - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Jasper Bloom

Photo of Bookseller Jasper Bloom

Jasper W. “Jap” Bloom was the proprietor of Bloom’s bookstore and Mount Vernon’s oldest businessman.

Unidentified House on Fire

photo of Unidentified House on Fire

R Thomas: Wolfe Block? Date @1975

Wolfe Block Fire

photo of Wolfe Block Fire-1975

Earliest picture as the fire becomes evident, roof flames. Date @1975

Wolfe Block Fire

photo of Wolfe Block Fire

Fire continues to spread in early evening; consuming east end of the structure. Date @1975

Fire Station

photo of Fire Station-1980

Fire Station (First Street West) about the time of the Wolfe Block Fire Date @1980’s

Untitled

photo of Untitled-1975

Night Watch after the great burn Date @1975

Untitled

photo of Untitled-1975

Night work — firemen clearing debris from hoses as building remains cool down Date @1975

Oil Heating Tank

photo of Oil Heating Tank

Oil heating tank in rubble Date @1975

Fire

photo of Fire in 1975

Questionable identification with Wolfe Fire? Perhaps Schutt Apartments in 400 block of First Street SW … Read more …

Fire

photo of Fire

Roof fire explodes – mid afternoon; Shows First St and Second Ave sides of the … Read more …

Sun Newspaper Story

photo of Sun Newspaper Story

SUN newspaper story (sample) Date @1975

Theater After Being Burned Down

photo of Theater After Being Burned Down

The Strand Theater and ruins Date @1975

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 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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1 month 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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2 months ago

Happy Monday, everybody! Today we'd like to share with you a postcard from 1914. Pictured is Palisades-Kepler State Park--you can see there are several men and a woman getting ready for (or just departing from) a trip down the Cedar River. The postcard is addressed to Mr. James Nixon of Waynetown, Indiana. ... See MoreSee Less

Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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Postcard of Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park @1914

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