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Wolfe Brother’s Office

Drs. John and Tom Wolfe standing in front of their Office

Photo of Drs. Tom and John Wolfe in front of their office.

Drs. John and Tom Wolfe standing in front of their office which was built in … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Wolfe Office Fire

photo of Wolfe Office Fire

Picture is looking at the back of the building taken from the alley. 109 First … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Mount Vernon Community and Welcome Center Being Moved

photo of Mount Vernon Community and Welcome Center Being Moved

The building arrives at the memorial park and is moving into position. Previously was the … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, The New Age, Who am I?, Wolfe Brother's Office

Mount Vernon Community and Welcome Center Lifted Off Foundation

photo of Mount Vernon Community and Welcome Center Lifted Off Foundation

Building being lifted off foundations; no cracks in the building. Previously was the Office of … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Mount Vernon, The New Age, Who am I?, Wolfe Brother's Office, Women

Visitor’s Center

photo of Visitor's Center

Building in original location across the street south from the City Hall (shown on right) … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fashion, Men, Mount Vernon, The New Age, Who am I?, Wolfe Brother's Office

Original Location of Visitor’s Center

photo of Original Location of Visitor's Center

The building to the right is Mount Vernon Bank and Trust — purchased the Wolfe … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Moving Wolfe Brother’s Office

photo of Moving Wolfe Brother's Office

First few yards of the move Date @1990. On March 22, 1990 the Wolfe building … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, The New Age, Wolfe Brother's Office

Examining the Remains of the Former STRAND Movie House

photo of Examining the Remains of the Former STRAND Movie House

Examining the remains of the former STRAND Movie House. Date @1975

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Moving Visitors Center

photo of Moving Visitors Center

Loaded and moving on to First Street. Date @1990

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, The New Age, Wolfe Brother's Office

Moving the Wolfe Brother’s Office

photo of Moving the Wolfe Brother's Office

Preparing for the transport — still in original location. Moving to Memorial Park

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Wolfe Brother’s Office Fire

photo of Wolfe Brother's Office Fire

Taken from 2nd Ave SW looking west at destruction. Date @1975

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office

Wolfe Building Fire

photo of Wolfe Building Fire

The collapse of the corner 1st St and 2nd Ave (one of many outside fire … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags 35mm Slide Collection, Ask R Thomas, Fire, Mount Vernon, Wolfe Brother's Office
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