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Description
In 1959 a tree from Presque Isle was selected to become the National Community Christmas tree for the Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C. A crane was used to lower the tree after cutting to minimize damage to the tree.
About This Item
- Title: National Community Christmas tree coming down, Presque Isle, 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 9 cm
- Local Code: PI21237
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Community service--Maine--Presque Isle
- Construction equipment
- Scaffolding
- Woodcutting
- White spruce
- Gifts
- Christmas trees--Washington, D.C.
- Christmas trees--Maine--Presque Isle
- Tree felling--Maine--Presque Isle
- Cranes, derricks, etc.--Maine--Presque Isle
- Maine Public Service Company
- Employees
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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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