Contributed by Presque Isle Historical Society
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Description
In 1959 a tree from Presque Isle was selected to become the National Christmas tree in Washington D.C. Snow fell as the tree was cut.
Fred Beck is on the left in hat and overcoat.
About This Item
- Title: Cutting tree, Presque Isle, October, 1959
- Creator: Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce
- Creation Date: 1959
- Subject Date: 1959
- Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8 cm x 13 cm
- Local Code: PI21241
- Object Type: Image
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- Community service--Maine--Presque Isle
- Construction equipment
- Christmas trees--Maine--Presque Isle
- Christmas trees--Washington, D.C.
- Gifts
- Christmas decorations
- White spruce
- Woodcutting
- Scaffolding
- Tree felling--Maine--Presque Isle
- Falling
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For more information about this item, contact:
Presque Isle Historical SocietyPO Box 285, Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 762-1151
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