National Community Christmas tree coming down, Presque Isle, 1959

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National Community Christmas tree coming down, Presque Isle, 1959

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In 1959 a tree from Presque Isle was selected to become the National Community Christmas tree for the Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C. A crane was used to lower the tree after cutting to minimize damage to the tree.

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  • Title: National Community Christmas tree coming down, Presque Isle, 1959
  • Creator: Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Creation Date: 1959
  • Subject Date: 1959
  • Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 8 cm x 9 cm
  • Local Code: PI21237
  • Object Type: Image

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Presque Isle Historical Society
PO Box 285, Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 762-1151
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