Oldest Tree in Buffalo
Posted by: 
Rayman
N 42° 53.773 W 078° 52.404
17T E 673630 N 4751484
This tree is reported to be the oldest in the City of Buffalo, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1807
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2007
Views: 105
Located on the west side of Franklin Street between Virginia and Edward in the right-of-way, this sycamore tree is believed to be about 300 years old. It can easily seen when driving north on Franklin as it leans out over the road. Surprisingly, it didn't receive much damage at all when the recent destructive winter storm of October 2006 occured. Parking can be found right next to the tree.
Genus/Species: Sycamore
Height: 65
Girth: 12
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Tape
Location type: Other public property
Age: 300
Historical significance:
A plaque stuck on the tree reads as follows: "The Buffalo Lumber Exchange est. 1880 presents this plaque in commemoration of National Forest Products Week, October 16 - 22, 1960."
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Walk time: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.
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