Washington Elm
Historical landmark in Cambridge, MassachusettsWikipedia
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Sep 8, 2026
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
The wood is very strong and preferred to that of the white elm for building purposes, although the latter is considered the best native wood for hubs of wheels.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
There is a great elm tree on Boston Common which is over two hundred years old, and another in Cambridge called the Washington Elm, because near it or beneath its shade General Washington is said to have first drawn his sword upon taking command of the American army.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
In 1744, the celebrated George Whitefield preached beneath this tree." "I'm glad we have elm trees here," said Malcolm, "though I suppose nobody ever did anything in particular under ours." "You mean," replied his governess, laughing, "that they are not historical trees, but they are certainly very fine ones.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
There is another species of elm, the English, which is often seen in this country too.
John Van StanNARRATOR
There are also many historic elms.
John Van StanNARRATOR
The Washington Elm at Cambridge and the Old Elm at Pittsfield, Massachusetts are two of these.
John Van StanNARRATOR
There is another near Philadelphia known as Penn's Treaty Elm.
John Van StanNARRATOR
Why, do you think, did it receive that name? A long time ago, before the Druids chose to worship only the oak, people would plant birth trees when a child was born, and the tree became a sort of household god.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
The wood is very strong and preferred to that of the white elm for building purposes, although the latter is considered the best native wood for hubs of wheels.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
There is a great elm tree on Boston Common which is over 200 years old, and another in Cambridge called the Washington Elm, because near it or beneath its shade General Washington is said to have first drawn his sword on taking command of the American army.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
In 1744, the celebrated George Whitefield preached beneath this tree." "I'm glad we have elm trees here," said Malcolm, "though I suppose nobody ever did anything in particular under ours." "You mean," replied his governess, laughing, "that they are not historical trees, but they are certainly very fine ones.
Ellen O'NeillNARRATOR
There is another species of elm, the English, which is often seen in this country too.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
His note is the mournful but gentle wailing sound, and is often heard on moonlight nights in the autumn.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
One of these owls spent the winter once in the Washington Elm, and many people saw the little tenant of this famous tree sitting at the edge of his home and sending out his mournful hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo over the Cambridge Common.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
The larger owls live in the deep woods, and their hooting is loud and often terrifying to those who first hear it.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
In the frozen north lives the snowy owl, whose brownish feathers turn almost white in winter.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
His note is the mournful but gentle wailing sound and is often heard on moonlight nights in the autumn.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
One of these owls spent the winter once in the Washington Elm, and many people saw the little tenant of this famous tree sitting at the edge of his home and sending out his mournful hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo over the Cambridge Common.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
The larger owls live in the deep woods, and their hooting is loud and often terrifying to those who first hear it.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
In the frozen north lives the snowy owl, whose brownish feathers turn almost white in winter.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
His note is the mournful but gentle wailing sound and is often heard on moonlight nights in the autumn.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
One of these owls spent the winter once in the Washington Elm, and many people saw the little tenant of this famous tree sitting at the edge of his home and sending out his mournful hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo over the Cambridge Common.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
The larger owls live in the deep woods, and their hooting is loud and often terrifying to those who first hear it.
Jennifer DallmanNARRATOR
In the frozen north lives the snowy owl, whose brownish feathers turn almost white in winter.