Beaman Oak

The Beaman Oak was the largest white oak tree in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, standing in the front yard of a colonial era three-story house in the town of Lancaster. It was so named because Gamaliel Beaman had originally settled the spot in 1659. The oak became known as a prominent landmark in Central Massachusetts and is featured prominently on the seal of the Town of West Boylston.

As of 1970, the Beaman Oak had a circumference at its base of 31 feet, a circumference five feet above the base of 19 feet, a height of 75 feet, and a spread of 75 feet.

The oak's trunk was partially hollow towards the end of its life, and as such it was cut down after severe storm damage in 1989.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Lancaster, MA Historic Preservation Plan http://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/Pages/LancasterMA_CommDev/PLAN_HISTORIC_PRES_ELEMENT_VI.pdf


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