Photograph
George Washington Elms
| A posted sign reads: "George Washington Elms, From Mt. Vernon, VA to Mt. Vernon, WIS. Planted May 6th, 1916," at the Forest of Fame, consisting of trees grown from cuttings, seedlings, etc., obtained from places associated with famous people. The initials "MVT" are stencilled on the tree trunk on the right. The Forest of Fame was planted by the landowner, John Sweet Donald, a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Wisconsin. The land later became a town park. |
| Image ID: | 1802 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1933 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Forest of Fame photographs, ca. 1933 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 1647 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
| See also Image ID: 128070 |
| Trees |
| Lawns |
| Hills |
| Outdoor photography |
| Signs and symbols |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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