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Quivey's Grove Oak

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A bare, large bur oak appears almost as a silhouette against the sky and snow-covered ground. It is standing on the grounds of Quivey's Grove Restaurant at 6566 Nesbitt Road.

Date Created:
1982
Creator:
Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang

Publication Information

Creator Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang
Date Created 1982

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 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
Unique ID
W013D2M
Legacy ID
WHi 127009

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