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Picturesque Oregon landmark blown over in holiday windstorm

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Picturesque Oregon landmark blown over in holiday windstorm

PORTLAND, Ore. (

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) — A frequently photographed tree that served as an Oregon landmark for more than 100 years was blown over during a recent coastal windstorm.

The tree growing from Tillamook Bay’s

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snapped on or before Dec. 27, Tillamook County Emergency Management Director ****** Thorpe confirmed with KOIN 6 news Monday. The damage occurred after powerful 50 to 60-mph winds hammered the Oregon coast on Christmas night.

The three graces seen with and without the iconic tree. (Romy Carver)

(Romy Carver)

Birds seen roosting on Landmark Tree. (U.S. Coast Guard

A modern look at Tillamook Bay’s Three Graces. (Claudia Clausen)

“The tree was known as the Landmark Tree,” Thorpe said. “It was located on one of the rock formations.”

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The tree was a popular sight for drivers cruising Highway 101 between Rockaway Beach and **********, and a popular perch for roosting seabirds. Tillamook County local Romy Carver said that the tree died some years ago, but

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the loss of the treasured landmark.

“It’s kind of iconic around here, and people like watching the birds nest in it,” Carver said. “Lots of people are pretty sad about the tree blowing down.”

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The tree’s exact age isn’t known. However, historical photographs from as early as 1910 show the tree growing from the sea stack.

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