Big Tree

Big Tree, Summit, Iroquois,  Olmsted Parks and Parkways

In 1891 Frederick Law Olmsted collaborated with the City of Louisville to establish the city park system.  Eighteen city parks and six parkways were created.  A rail transportation system brought passengers out to the Iroquois Park using one of the parkways.  This tree has a branch that exceeds many of the park's tree trunks.  The size you see is the size of the branch; it's diameter exceeds two feet.  The rope has been added to make climbing to the branch easier. 

The landscape of Iroquois Park continues although we take it's presence for granted.

In print advertisements there is a simple statement about Louisville: It's possible here.