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Location: 52 Sears Ave.

Age: 165+

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“A natural curiosity existed on the southern part of this Vinton farm, and now belongs to the estate of Mrs. Benjamin F. Dyer, No. 44 Orris Street. It is an immense “Cleft Boulder,” or natural gateway to the woods beyond, a view of which is here given. The space between its walls is wide enough for a carriage drive, and it has a large oak tree growing therein.

It is an interesting specimen and relic of the glacial age. It has been called by some “Chapel Rock” — why I know not.”, 

This same boulder and tree is described in the “History of Melrose”, Goss pg 129. Copyright 1902

Visit Patricia Hand at Melrose Station. Age 98. Lives at Melrose Station