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George Washington Elms
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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.
1933
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W012H62
WHi 1802
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Forest of Fame
1933
Two signs are posted in an open area planted with young trees. One sign identifies the "Forest of Fame Mt. Vernon," and the other sign the "Elm Tree from Birthplace of — President Hayes, Freemont, ...
Planting Pine Tree Seedlings
Four men prepare pine tree seedlings for planting in an open field. One man drives a small tractor, while two men stand behind. Another man sits on a tree planting trailer behind the tractor betwee...
Planting Norway Pine Seedlings
circa 1960-1969
Floyd Everett drives a tractor as Franklin Kempf plants Norway Pine seedlings using a tree planting trailer hitched to the back of the tractor.
