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Sagamore Hill recently honored Robert A. Bartlett, Jr., chairman of The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. for meritorious work in preserving historic trees on the grounds of Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt and now a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service.
Greg Marshall, acting superintendent, presented the John A. Gable Award for Historic Excellence to Neil Hendrickson, who accepted the award on behalf of Mr. Bartlett, who is traveling. Dr. Hendrickson, a scientist at the research laboratories of Bartlett Tree Experts, has served as the chief consultant for trees on the grounds of Sagamore Hill and particularly for the European copper beech planted by Theodore Roosevelt adjacent to the entrance of the home in 1895. Known by many visitors as the ‘elephant tree’ because the trunk resembles an elephant’s leg, the tree was showing signs of its age. Treatment and care prescribed by Dr. Hendrickson and administered by Bartlett Tree Experts has noticeably improved the health of the tree over the last two years. In addition to care of the beech tree, Bartlett has seen to its propagation and provided other services to the trees on the grounds including pruning and cultivation of the orchard.
Sagamore Hill has created the Award for Historic Excellence in the memory of the late John A. Gable, executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association for thirty years, and noted Theodore Roosevelt authority, whose knowledge of the life of Theodore Roosevelt was well known. Dr. Gable died in February of this year. The award is given to meritorious work in history and preservation to groups or individuals who have done significant accomplishments at Sagamore Hill. This is the first presentation of this award.
