Doughnut tree, Fryeburg, 1943

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This tree, approximately 100 years old in 1965, was then ravaged by Dutch Elm Disease.

Once a stately elm situated in front of Young's Metal Shop on Portland Street, this tree acquired its name from the curious loop in one of its branches. It had been a landmark for a century. Children and adults often had their pictures taken while sitting upon it.

In 1965, Harry Eastman had the "doughnut" stump cut down, treated, and placed on his property further down Portland Street.

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Title: Doughnut tree, Fryeburg, 1943
Creation Date: 1943
Subject Date: 1943
Town: Fryeburg
County: Oxford
State: ME
Media: Black and white photograph
Local Code: On display in the museum
Object Type: Image

For more information about this item, contact:

Fryeburg Historical Society
511 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-4192
http://www.fryeburghistorical.org/

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