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Washington, DC - Ford Theater Gum Tree It is with great regret that I bring you this tidbit from downtown DC. This tree is now officially gum-free, although not completely, as there are a few new fresh ones scattered around the tree. Now, just outside of the entrance of the Petersen House, is a bucket for people to spit their gum, and the tree is now enclosed in metal to prevent history from repeating itself.
I recall seeing this gum tree back in 1999, almost completely covered with gum of all colors and flavors, and many had a Lincoln penny pressed within the gooey mess. Perhaps a bizarre tribute to the President? [Nat Balsley, 03/26/2007]
Washington, DC - Ford Theater Gum Tree You too can feed the tree. Hundreds of passersby have left their chew on the trunk
of an actual gum tree across the street from Ford's Theater where Lincoln was assassinated. Maybe
they want their mouths empty to savor the $3 lukewarm bottled water the guy sells whose cart is
chained to the trunk. Don't lean against this tree.
[K. Ward, 09/09/2000]
November 26, 2009
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