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Pine Street Oak
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A grand white oak standing at the northwest corner of Pine and Hickory Streets. The tree dwarfs the house on the left and branches extend completely across Hickory Street on the right. The tree was still standing in autumn, 2016.
1982
Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang
Publication Information
| Creator | Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1982 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 7049.1.4 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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