Identifier: | WPR/0215 | |
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Registered By: | Jones, L | |
Genus: | Ulmus | |
Species: | americana | |
Common names: | American elm, | |
Height: | 21.00 m | |
Diameter: | 0 cm | |
Avg. Crown Spread: | 0.00 m | |
Champion Tree Score: | 0 |
Suburb: | Wolseley |
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City/Town: | Winnipeg |
Region: | Winnipeg |
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General Notes:
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Just like any other tree on the landscape, the Wolseley Elm of Wolseley Avenue was not without its relevant history and significance. Till this day, the story of the Wolseley Elm still leaves some residents of the neighbourhood in deep nostalgia and awe of an incident that happened decades ago. The Wolseley Elm was planted by Mary Ann Good on her family farm in 1860’s. As the city of Winnipeg grew, urban sprawl caught up to Mary Ann’s farmland. With that, the city of Winnipeg toiled away, paving roads and clearing land, ultimately transforming what was once agricultural lands to the Wolseley Avenue that we know today.
Since the 1900s, the Wolseley Elm faced constant threats of removal as it was obstructing vital development in that area. However, it managed to remain untouched as residents persuaded city workers to halt their actions, until the 1950s. In 1957, the City of Winnipeg council finally passed a motion to allow for the elm’s removal. Twelve remarkable woman linked arms and surrounded the elm, forming a bond to protest the challenge at hand. Numerous debates regarding the fate of the Wolseley Elm had occurred during the days following. On September 25, 1957, the city councillors decided to allow the elm to remain where it stood. It was a wonderful moment for the twelve women as well as to the residents who supported the elm. Although being removed in 1960 the Wolseley Elm legacy will represent the incredible resilience of both the local people and the elm, and how we as humans can and should come together to protect and manage these beautiful, natural giants. See detailed historical notes: Battle of the Wolseley Elm — stately tree planted in 1860 was fought over for many decades See additional images - Winnipeg Tribune Collection, University of Manitoba Wolseley Elm Photos |
Filename: WPR.0215U.americana.a.jpg, Image Credit: Winnipeg Tribune: Women defending Wolseley Ave. Tree from being chopped down. PC 18/7397A/18-5660-16. All rights reserved. Permission must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
Identifier: | WPR/0215 |
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Tree Type: | Single |
Registered By: | Jones, L |
Registration Category: | Former Heritage Tree |
General Notes:
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Just like any other tree on the landscape, the Wolseley Elm of Wolseley Avenue was not without its relevant history and significance. Till this day, the story of the Wolseley Elm still leaves some residents of the neighbourhood in deep nostalgia and awe of an incident that happened decades ago. The Wolseley Elm was planted by Mary Ann Good on her family farm in 1860’s. As the city of Winnipeg grew, urban sprawl caught up to Mary Ann’s farmland. With that, the city of Winnipeg toiled away, paving roads and clearing land, ultimately transforming what was once agricultural lands to the Wolseley Avenue that we know today.
Since the 1900s, the Wolseley Elm faced constant threats of removal as it was obstructing vital development in that area. However, it managed to remain untouched as residents persuaded city workers to halt their actions, until the 1950s. In 1957, the City of Winnipeg council finally passed a motion to allow for the elm’s removal. Twelve remarkable woman linked arms and surrounded the elm, forming a bond to protest the challenge at hand. Numerous debates regarding the fate of the Wolseley Elm had occurred during the days following. On September 25, 1957, the city councillors decided to allow the elm to remain where it stood. It was a wonderful moment for the twelve women as well as to the residents who supported the elm. Although being removed in 1960 the Wolseley Elm legacy will represent the incredible resilience of both the local people and the elm, and how we as humans can and should come together to protect and manage these beautiful, natural giants. See detailed historical notes: Battle of the Wolseley Elm — stately tree planted in 1860 was fought over for many decades See additional images - Winnipeg Tribune Collection, University of Manitoba Wolseley Elm Photos |
Genus: | Ulmus | |
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Species: | americana | |
Common names: | American elm, | |
Given Name: | The Wolseley Elm | |
Height: | 21.00m | |
Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
Height Comments: | Height is based on average height for American elms | |
Girth: | 0 cm | |
Girth measurement height: | 0.0000 m | |
Girth Comments: | (none) | |
Diameter: | 0 cm | |
Crown Spread A: | 0.00m | |
Crown Spread B: | 0.00m | |
Avg. Crown Spread: | 0.00m | |
Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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Current Age: | not known years | |
Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
Number of Trunks: | 2 | |
Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
Local Protection Status: | No | |
Tree Physically Present: | No | |
Heritage Score: | 0 |
Date | Observer | Action |
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15 Mar 2019 | Jones, L |
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