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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

7

Frederick Residents Protest Plan To Remove Elm Tree

A Frederick city debate over removing the ancient elm on West Second Street drew widespread citizen protest. Letters from residents business groups and Fort Detrick personnel urged retention citing heritage safety and urban beauty. Residents described the tree as a historic landmark and a symbol of local pride amid concerns about traffic and wind damage.

Frederick Joe Eisenhaler West Second Street Bentz Elm Street Junior High School Mabel J. Howler Fort Detrick Derick Elm Street James Alexander Ruby Lee Brust Warren Evans Jr A. Bee Leatherman Trannn Arnacar Renny Storm Robert Zimmerman May Whitbeck Earl James Terry H. Spurrier Shirley Hammond Billy Andrews Judy Burdette Nandi Ash Bara Cherry Donna Compher Connie Bartlett Stephen Howard Jocelyn Shorrow Jon Kreissig Gwen Corum Carole Zimmerman Loretta Orrison Elizabeth Carty Rogers Gulfport Florida Charles Phelps Peggy K. Pilgram Garden Club of Claude B. Barrick Taskers Chance Garden Club Joe Monocacy River Blue Ridge Mountains Zacharias Second Street Benty New England B. O. Thomas, Jr North Market Street Seventh Frank Keefer

Citizens urge elm tree preservation to honor past and safety

In letters to Mr. Eisenhawer and local officials, residents argue against destroying an elm on Second Street, claiming the tree embodies community memory and resilience. They warn removal could erode cultural identity and urge consideration of safety without eliminating the landmark.

Mr. Eisenhauer America Wahindan Fat Preatin Jin Roosevelt Mr. Eisenhawer Second Siecet Towap

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