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Article: Steely nature: using iron-willed concentration, a Washington, DC, sculptor immortalizes local trees with national acclaim. (Earth Keepers).
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- American Forests
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- September 22, 2002
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Even after being felled by weather, disease, or old age, our nation's famous and historic trees live on in the minds of many Americans. Ira Bloom wants to make sure those memories live on forever. Since discovering AMERICAN FORESTS' Historic Tree Nursery eight years ago, the Washington, DC, sculptor has been turning steel into beautiful models of some of America's most important trees.
Working from his studio in a dilapidated former car repair shop in downtown Washington, Bloom has made models of more than 25 trees, including the Maryland Liberty Tree and what was known as the Lincoln Copper Beech in Washington. The real estate investor combines technical skill ...