South Street #7 - Lincoln Memorial Oak
File — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Two photographs of the Lincoln Oak, planted by Gov. Holcomb on August 2, 1920 during Litchfield's Bicentennial celebration. On the back of one photograph, taken by Mr. Foster, is written that the oak was from an acorn near Lincoln's grave and grown by Herman Foster of Bantam. At the time of the photograph it was 3 years old. Another later photograph was taken August 10, 1926 and shows Center Park and the jail in the background.
Dates
- Creation: 1840-2000
Creator
- Foster, Herman (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 45 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org