Christmas Tree (THEN) 1921
This may be the very first tree placed on the lawn near where Bitzer Park is now located in North Canton, in celebration of the Christmas Season. As best our "historians" can tell us, it was probably in 1921. At that time, the tree placement was part of what was then referred to as the “Community Christmas”. The building with “North Canton” across the top is what was, at that time, the North Canton Post Office, and the tree is standing in front of Dr. Steele’s office.
Thanks to the North Canton Heritage Society, we were given a black and white picture and the history as they knew it. We were later informed by Nan DeMusey that there was a painting of the picture done by Ellesworth P. Smith, a former resident of North Canton. After providing the City with a copy, we wanted to share it with the public!
The 2008 Christmas Tree has been donated. As we get closer to the holiday season, additional information will be provided relative to the Holiday Fest and the lighting of the tree. |
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