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Crooked Oak
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A large bur oak with a notably crooked trunk standing next to the Congregational Church on Milwaukee Avenue. There are picnic tables under the tree and playground equipment on the left. The headquarters building of the W.D. Hoard Company is in the background.
1981
Durbin, R.D.
Publication Information
| Creator | Durbin, R.D. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1981 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 7049.1.3 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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