SCV History Moment: Old Glory, John Quiqley
SCV History Moment: Old Glory, John Quiqley
Source: SCV News
Date: 06/12/2026 6:21pm
Article Summary:
**SCV History Moment: John Quigley’s 71-Day Tree Sit Saves and Relocates 400-Year-Old “Old Glory” Oak**
In 2003, residents rallied to save a 400-year-old oak tree threatened by road expansion for the Newhall Ranch development, with activist John Quigley spending 71 days perched in its branches in protest. Although he was eventually removed, the effort led to a deal to relocate the massive tree to Pico Canyon Park in 2004 — a move that briefly set a Guinness World Record. The oak, known as “Old Glory,” still stands today as a symbol of community determination and preservation.
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Date: 06/12/2026 6:21pm
Article Summary:
**SCV History Moment: John Quigley’s 71-Day Tree Sit Saves and Relocates 400-Year-Old “Old Glory” Oak**
In 2003, residents rallied to save a 400-year-old oak tree threatened by road expansion for the Newhall Ranch development, with activist John Quigley spending 71 days perched in its branches in protest. Although he was eventually removed, the effort led to a deal to relocate the massive tree to Pico Canyon Park in 2004 — a move that briefly set a Guinness World Record. The oak, known as “Old Glory,” still stands today as a symbol of community determination and preservation.
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