224 First Street SW - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Albright House @ 1853, is the first documented brick home in Mount Vernon.

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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

2 days ago

With Iowa temps on the rise, are you hiding indoors in the AC or basking out in the sun? Today's Mystery Monday photo from our online archive features an unidentified Mount Vernon man relaxing on warm day smoking a pile and reading a magazine. The picture includes an inscription reading: "And the weary are at rest" Memories of a hot day. If this resting resident or his location look familiar to you, let us know in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less

Unidentified Man Lying Down While Reading and Smoking a Pipe - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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6 days ago

Mount Vernon has a rich assortment of brick building from a variety of time periods. Read this wonderful survey and take a in-person or at-home tour of these historic structures. ... See MoreSee Less

A Survey of Brick Buildings in Mount Vernon, Iowa 1850-1859 - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Table of Contents click to show 1) PIONEER DAYS 1840-1850 2) 1850-BEGINNING OF A NEW ... Read more ...

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1 week ago

School is out and summer activities are on! While fun in the sun can look very different for children now vs 100 years ago, some things remain the same - like the simple joy of fishing with friends. Our Mystery Monday photo features two unidentified children from 1910 showing off their catch. Let us know in the comments below if you recognized these anglers or if the location looks familiar. ... See MoreSee Less

Two Unidentified Children with a Fish and Pole - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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