The Whittemore Elm, Arlington before 1890

"The Whittemore Elm, Arlington" is a black and white photograph by Henry Brooks, taken before 1890. The photo depicts a large elm tree in the foreground, standing tall and imposing on the side of a rural road. A small group of figures stand near the tree's base, giving scale to the tree's size. The photo is a charming example of the photographer's interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world. The image was likely taken as part of a larger project documenting the landscape of Arlington, Massachusetts.