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18-FEB-2018 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

The Ellmaker Oak Tree

This tree, in Zumwalt Park, is very old and has quite a history. The Ellmaker family bought the property from the Zumwalt family and Levi Robb built a house for his bride, Frances Almeda Ellmaker right next to the Ellmaker Oak tree in 1881. The tree is estimated to be between 300-400 years old. This means that it started growing near Coyote Creek when the Kalapuya people lived in the area.

(Information from http://www.friendsofzumwaltpark.org/park-history/ )

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Ruth Voorhis21-Feb-2018 14:18
Beautiful shot of this wonderful old oak tree. V
Bea.21-Feb-2018 04:01
It's been a true giant, maybe a little worse for wear, but still growing. It's seen a lot of history happen, if only it could talk.v.
DB Hans21-Feb-2018 02:11
Wonderful! Love photos of trees they all have so much character. This one especially due to its age and history. Great image Vern, very interesting, thanks for sharing!
momad3004420-Feb-2018 22:45
Gorgeous tree! The dramatic sky makes the tree look a bit spooky. V
Dennis Hoyne20-Feb-2018 04:39
A beautiful image, and the background information adds a new, interesting dimension. BV
Julie Oldfield20-Feb-2018 03:13
Very beautiful image. V
Jim Coffman19-Feb-2018 22:16
This is really lovely, Vern ! Imagine what that old tree has seen!!
Martin Lamoon19-Feb-2018 18:29
Wonderful shot of this old oak.
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globalgadabout19-Feb-2018 18:27
a bit haggard, yet full of character...solid comp here..
Ed Duverger19-Feb-2018 17:51
Old but beautiful tree.
Hank Vander Velde19-Feb-2018 16:20
A beautiful vivid landscape image Vern.
danad19-Feb-2018 15:54
What a venerable and beautiful tree ! Magnificent captured of it ! BV.
Richard Glenn19-Feb-2018 15:52
This majestic oak has seen better days, but what a treasure to behold. V
Helen Betts19-Feb-2018 13:25
Such an interesting looking tree, and what history it must have witnessed. Lovely capture of it, too.
Juliette19-Feb-2018 13:08
wonderful !
Steve Thuman19-Feb-2018 12:50
That’s an awesome old tree!
Yvonne19-Feb-2018 10:16
That tree must be SO old... a lovely image Vern. v
joseantonio19-Feb-2018 05:13
a beautiful story to go with the image.V.
Laura Milholland19-Feb-2018 04:54
An amazing story of this wonderful tree, Vern - and what a super photo you've made of it, with the dramatic sky helping complete a perfect setting.
Bryan Murahashi19-Feb-2018 04:46
Great capture of this old tree in its green setting.
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