DescriptionThis pamphlet was presented to the children of Newark on Arbor Day in 1921. It describes the historic trees of Newark, complete with photographs or drawings, and a brief history. The trees included in the pamphlet are as follows: the Tulip Tree of Ridge Street; the Black Walnut of Doane Park; the Colonial Plane; the Jackson Hickory; the Academy Plane; the Napoleon Willow; a Veteran Elm of Military Park; the trees of Camp Frelinghuysen; the Centennial Linden; the Vanderpool Memorial Oak; the Monsignor Doane Memorial Oak of Lincoln Park; the Bulletin Elm of First Presbyterian Church; and the Big Tree of Belleville.
NotePresented to the children of Newark by the Board of Education and the Shade Tree Division, Department of Parks and Public Property, John F. Monahan, Director. Compiled by Carl Bannwart, Superintendent of the Shade Tree Division.
NotePurpose: To provide a record of the historic trees of Newark and to encourage the children of Newark to celebrate Arbor Day throughout the year.
CollectionNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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