Photograph
Christmas Tree from Wisconsin
Congressman David R. Obey (standing below the C) greets a delegation from Wisconsin that accompanied the official Capitol Christmas Tree cut in the Chequamegon National Forest. They are posed in front of the semi-trailer holding the Christmas tree. |
Image ID: | 89440 |
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Creation Date: | 1983 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Washington |
County: | |
State: | District of Columbia |
Collection Name: | David R. Obey papers, 1962-2014 (bulk 1969-2010) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH SP Mss BZ.90 |
Original Dimensions: | 8.5 x 6.5 inches |
The Capitol Christmas Tree (formerly the Capitol Holiday Tree) is the decorated tree that is erected annually on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. The selection, installation, and decoration of the tree are all overseen by the Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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