The Old Elm is shown with the State House in the background on the left and Park Street Church on the right. The Old Elm, also known as the Great Elm, stood at the foot of Flagstaff Hill on Boston Common, was considered a landmark of the city and was called the oldest known tree in New England. The ...
				
				
											
							Date:
							ca. 1840
						
					
											
							Collection:
							Original art collection
						
					
					
					
					
					
					
						
							
																	
										GUSN:
										197459
									
								
								
																	
										Ref. Code:
										GC001.USMA.Boston.771