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Arbor side of Schreyer Lane to President's house.

Arbor side of Schreyer Lane to President's house.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Fall has arrived on the University Park campus where the elms along the mall are turning a bright gold.

Fall has arrived on the University Park campus where the elms along the mall are turning a bright gold.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2007

Students had to don their winter gear today (Jan. 11), as a storm dropped about an inch of snow on Penn State's University Park campus by noon.

Students had to don their winter gear today (Jan. 11), as a storm dropped about an inch of snow on Penn State's University Park campus by noon.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2005

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2008

Arbor side of Schreyer Lane leading to President's house.

Arbor side of Schreyer Lane leading to President's house.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2008

The two large trees framing Old Main also have been protected with fencing.

The two large trees framing Old Main also have been protected with fencing.

Photo Credit: Annemarie Mountz

Year Taken: 2006

Arbor side of Schreyer Lane

Arbor side of Schreyer Lane

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

A large American Elm was trucked in for planting on the left-hand side of Old Main in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

A large American Elm was trucked in for planting on the left-hand side of Old Main in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

A photo of the mall area looking down toward College Ave. The road through the campus was closed in 1924. The obelisk is visible on the right-hand side of the road.

A photo of the mall area looking down toward College Ave. The road through the campus was closed in 1924. The obelisk is visible on the right-hand side of the road.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Older photo of Old Main on the campus of Penn State.

Older photo of Old Main on the campus of Penn State.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2008

The Mall from Pattee Library.

The Mall from Pattee Library.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

In some areas, like this view of the lawn around Old Main, the trees are showing their bare November bones.

In some areas, like this view of the lawn around Old Main, the trees are showing their bare November bones.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2007

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2008

The Mall from Pattee Library.

The Mall from Pattee Library.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Old Main during winter.

Old Main during winter.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

English Elms, not American Elms, flank both sides of the Library.

English Elms, not American Elms, flank both sides of the Library.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

West Halls area near Rec Hall also has a high Elm population.

West Halls area near Rec Hall also has a high Elm population.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Elms behind Old Main.

Elms behind Old Main.

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Year Taken: 2008

Trees that strained under the coating of ice they received last week seemed to handle the light coating of snow much more easily today.

Trees that strained under the coating of ice they received last week seemed to handle the light coating of snow much more easily today.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2005

View of Schreyer Lane under the elms.

View of Schreyer Lane under the elms.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

The mall looking from the Pattee Library toward College Avenue.

The mall looking from the Pattee Library toward College Avenue.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Schreyer Lane toward the president's house.

Schreyer Lane toward the president's house.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

Young elms in front of the Carnegie Building.

Young elms in front of the Carnegie Building.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

The elms behind Old Main.

The elms behind Old Main.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

East side of the mall between the HUB and Old Main.

East side of the mall between the HUB and Old Main.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco, Penn State Department of Public Information

Year Taken: 2008

The interior portion of the mall area was planted with elms in 1895. Looking toward College Avenue, the Armory is barely visible at right. On the left is site of present-day Schwab Auditorium.

The interior portion of the mall area was planted with elms in 1895. Looking toward College Avenue, the Armory is barely visible at right. On the left is site of present-day Schwab Auditorium.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

The mid-afternoon crowd at the Festival Shell opted for comfort, rather than a good view. Although the view was obscured, the audience enjoyed listening to the Tarnished Six from under the shade of one of the larger trees on the Old Main lawn.

The mid-afternoon crowd at the Festival Shell opted for comfort, rather than a good view. Although the view was obscured, the audience enjoyed listening to the Tarnished Six from under the shade of one of the larger trees on the Old Main lawn.

Photo Credit: Annemarie Mountz

Year Taken: 2006

The road through the Penn State campus at the Allen Street Gates was closed in 1924.

The road through the Penn State campus at the Allen Street Gates was closed in 1924.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

The mall area by Schwab Auditorium in 1936.

The mall area by Schwab Auditorium in 1936.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Mall area of the Penn State campus near College Avenue in 1949.

Mall area of the Penn State campus near College Avenue in 1949.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

A class finds one of the oaks on the Old Main lawn a welcoming place for an afternoon class. With warm temperatures and showers, the oaks, elms and other trees on the Old Main lawn are budding fast.

A class finds one of the oaks on the Old Main lawn a welcoming place for an afternoon class. With warm temperatures and showers, the oaks, elms and other trees on the Old Main lawn are budding fast.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2006

The lower half of this photo shows the Allen Street Gates at the entrance to Penn State in 1940.

The lower half of this photo shows the Allen Street Gates at the entrance to Penn State in 1940.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

The Allen Street Gates on the campus of Penn State. The road through campus was closed in 1924.

The Allen Street Gates on the campus of Penn State. The road through campus was closed in 1924.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Elms on the campus of Penn State.

Elms on the campus of Penn State.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Elm trees line the mall area looking toward Pattee Library.

Elm trees line the mall area looking toward Pattee Library.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Curved beds sweep around the Nittany Lion Inn and beneath the trees. Because daffodils bloom before the trees have foliage, most gardeners agree that planting the bulbs in shady spots is fine.

Curved beds sweep around the Nittany Lion Inn and beneath the trees. Because daffodils bloom before the trees have foliage, most gardeners agree that planting the bulbs in shady spots is fine.

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Old Main bell tower, winter, behind Electrical Engineering East Building

Old Main bell tower, winter, behind Electrical Engineering East Building

Photo Credit: Jill Shockey / Penn State Public Information

Year Taken: 2007

A mature canopy of elm trees in the early 1940s looking toward Pattee Library.

A mature canopy of elm trees in the early 1940s looking toward Pattee Library.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Elms were planted in the interior portion of the mall.

Elms were planted in the interior portion of the mall.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

A diseased tree near the Hintz Family Alumni Center -- thought to be the oldest elm tree on Penn State's University Park campus -- had to be removed recently. The elm is believed to have been more than 125 years old, and was one that former Penn State President Milton Eisenhower and his brother, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, used as a backdrop both for official portraits and informal photographs.

A diseased tree near the Hintz Family Alumni Center -- thought to be the oldest elm tree on Penn State's University Park campus -- had to be removed recently. The elm is believed to have been more than 125 years old, and was one that former Penn State President Milton Eisenhower and his brother, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, used as a backdrop both for official portraits and informal photographs.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2003

Work continues on the branches.

Work continues on the branches.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2003

A photo of the Carnegie Building looking up toward present-day Pattee and Paterno libraries.

A photo of the Carnegie Building looking up toward present-day Pattee and Paterno libraries.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Students on the mall on the Penn State University Park campus.

Students on the mall on the Penn State University Park campus.

Photo Credit: Chris Koleno

Students on the mall at Penn State's University Park campus.

Students on the mall at Penn State's University Park campus.

Photo Credit: Chris Koleno

A large branch fell from an elm near the campus Peace Gardens. The Office of Physical Plant has asked employees to be very mindful of the additional weight from the ice straining branches and to avoid walking under trees until the ice melts. Several areas of the campus have been cordoned off due to condition of tree limbs.

A large branch fell from an elm near the campus Peace Gardens. The Office of Physical Plant has asked employees to be very mindful of the additional weight from the ice straining branches and to avoid walking under trees until the ice melts. Several areas of the campus have been cordoned off due to condition of tree limbs.

Photo Credit: Julie A. Brink

Year Taken: 2005

Penn State in the fall.

Penn State in the fall.

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Year Taken: 2007

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

An old photo of Old Main with a lantern in the foreground.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Mall beside Old Main. Elm trees line the walkway.

Mall beside Old Main. Elm trees line the walkway.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Elms line a portion of the mall looking toward Pattee Library.

Elms line a portion of the mall looking toward Pattee Library.

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

Mall area obelisk in background

Mall area obelisk in background

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Mall area beside Old Main in the fall.

Mall area beside Old Main in the fall.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

A truck delivers an American Elm to the front of Old Main in preparation for the tree's planting in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

A truck delivers an American Elm to the front of Old Main in preparation for the tree's planting in the 1930s. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

The front of Old Main in the 1930s after an American Elm was planted on the left-hand side of the building. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

The front of Old Main in the 1930s after an American Elm was planted on the left-hand side of the building. Additional photos and information on this tree's planting are available at http://lorax.opp.psu.edu/archive/OldMainElms.htm

Photo Credit: Penn State University Archives

The mall during winter.

The mall during winter.

Photo Credit: Jill Shockey

A student studies in front of the obelisk on the University Park campus of Penn State.

A student studies in front of the obelisk on the University Park campus of Penn State.

Photo Credit: Chris Koleno

Mall area crowded with students

Mall area crowded with students

Photo Credit: Chris Koleno

Students in mall area in back of the Pattee Library and Paterno Library

Students in mall area in back of the Pattee Library and Paterno Library

Photo Credit: Chris Koleno

Penn State arborists discovered a crack forming in one of the twin elm trees that grace the front of Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus recently, and have been working to repair it. Taking advantage of unseasonably warm weather on Monday and Tuesday of this week (March 1 and 2), Drew Beben and Corby Fetterolf made their way up the tree to shore up the trunk and branches. Here, Beben examines the crack.

Penn State arborists discovered a crack forming in one of the twin elm trees that grace the front of Old Main on Penn State's University Park campus recently, and have been working to repair it. Taking advantage of unseasonably warm weather on Monday and Tuesday of this week (March 1 and 2), Drew Beben and Corby Fetterolf made their way up the tree to shore up the trunk and branches. Here, Beben examines the crack.

Photo Credit: Greg Grieco

Year Taken: 2004

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