The Senator - Longwood, Florida

After checking out these vintage postcards see some pictures I took of the Senator here.

The "Senator"

The Big Cypress Tree located on U.S. Highways 17 and 92 midway between Orlando and Sanford, Florida.  The oldest and largest Cypress tree in the World, the largest tree east of the Rockies.  height before 1926 hurricane 165 ft. - now 127 ft., Diameter 17ft., circumference 54 ft.  Over 3,500 years old.  Forestry Dept. use instrument called "Increment Borer" to accurately determine age.  The Seminole Indians and early traders used it as a landmark.

The Big Cypress Tree located on U.S. Highways 17 and 92 midway between Orlando and Sanford, Florida. The oldest and largest Cypress tree in the World, the largest tree east of the Rockies. height before 1926 hurricane 165 ft. - now 127 ft., Diameter 17ft., circumference 54 ft. Over 3,500 years old. Forestry Dept. use instrument called "Increment Borer" to accurately determine age. The Seminole Indians and early traders used it as a landmark.