Alcaniz Oak

Alcaniz Oak
Location
Alcaniz Street at Gregory
Years
?-1977
Now
Interstate 110 offramp and parking lot

This sprawling oak tree provided shade to generations of Pensacolians. It was slated for removal in 1976 with the final Interstate 110 extension in downtown Pensacola. Despite a months-long campaign led by landscaper Barry Bonifay, the tree was felled on July 7, 1977. The failure to protect Alcaniz Oak led to greater efforts to protect heritage trees through local ordinances.