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The South Dakota Tree

The South Dakota Tree, a 36.6’ blue spruce, is from the home of Gus and Joan Rysavy of Brandon. The tree’s decorations were provided by 4th Grade classrooms and Statehood Celebration Committees from across South Dakota. Below are some of the photos that were taken as the tree was removed from the Rysavy’s property by the Division of Forestry, Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Arbor Care, and the Department of Transportation.

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Time to bring the Tree into the Capitol

Let the Decorating Begin!

 

Lighting Ceremony