Trees of Lee Park: a guide to their identification and location,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Schulman, Gayle
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This is a guide to the trees in Market Street Park (Lee Park). It includes maps of tree locations and color photocopies of tree leaves. 35p.

Biographical / historical:

Market Street Park (formerly known as Lee Park) is located in downtown Charlottesville, bounded by Jefferson Street, First Street N.E., Market Street, and Second Street N.E. The land was purchased and donated to the City of Charlottesville by Paul G. McIntire in memory of his parents. McIntire's intention was to also include a statue of Robert E. Lee, which was unveiled in 1924. The park is the site of community festivals, events, and protests. The City of Charlottesville renamed the park Emancipation Park (2017-2018)before it was bestowed its current name Market Street Park. The City removed the Lee Statue in 2021.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Gayle Schulman
Physical location:
Archive Room File
Physical description:
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