Old House 73

Homesteaders loved their trees. It's hard to find an old place without any. Trees provided a break from the wind, much needed shade, and, for many, a reminder of a home far away.
Back in the 20's, my great-grandmother left Tucumcari to visit Washington D.C. for the first time. While she enjoyed the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, and other famous sites, her favorite was the National Arboretum - a tree museum.