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Forest of Fame
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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, Ohio, 1924." There is a school or church with bell tower in the background, as well as three large houses. The Forest of Fame was planted by University of Wisconsin professor John Sweet Donald on land he owned. The first trees were planted in 1916. The land is now a town park.
1933
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George Washington Elms
1933
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., obtain...
Man Clearing Land
September 14, 1925
A man is driving a McCormick-Deering tractor to clear a field near a forest.
Tree Branches in Sunlight
July 10, 1966
View of pasture with dead and living tree branches in the sunlight.
Birch Trees
1916
A view down an old road through a forest of birch trees. The road is overgrown with plants.
