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Description
In 1959 a 70-foot white spruce tree from Presque Isle was selected to become the National Christmas tree in Washington D.C.
In this picture, the crane is attached to the tree before it is cut down. The tree was from the farm of Alice Kimball, Parson Road.
About This Item
- Title: Crane on Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959
- Creation Date: 1959
- Subject Date: 1959
- Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 15 cm x 9 cm
- Local Code: PI21229
- Object Type: Image
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- Maine Public Service Company
- Cranes, derricks, etc.--Maine--Presque Isle
- Tree felling--Maine--Presque Isle
- Community service--Maine--Presque Isle
- Construction equipment
- Scaffolding
- Woodcutting
- Gifts
- White spruce
- Christmas decorations
- Christmas trees--Washington, D.C.
- Christmas trees--Maine--Presque Isle
- Employees
- Spectators--Maine--Presque Isle
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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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