The Ranch Tree, 50th anniversary school composition, 1977
Entry/Object ID
2017.011.051
Collection
Rancho Santa Fe School District
Archive Items Details
Title
The Ranch Tree, 50th anniversary school composition, 1977
Description
Handwritten seventh-grade school composition titled The Ranch Tree, prepared in connection with Rancho Santa Fe’s 50th anniversary in 1977. Laura Budlong identifies the eucalyptus tree as a recognizable symbol of Rancho Santa Fe and describes the trees as a prominent feature of the community landscape. The essay recounts their planting in connection with early development of the area and an attempt to produce wood for railroad ties, noting that the eucalyptus continued to grow after that use proved unsuccessful. It concludes by reflecting on the trees’ continued presence as Rancho Santa Fe developed and their role in the visual identity of the community.
