What kind of wood is the 200-pound yoke that holds the 2080 pound bell that is on display at 520 chestnut street in philadelphia?
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The answer is: Ulmus americana

Ulmus americana, the American elm or white elm, is a species of tree belonging to the family of ulmáceas. It is native to eastern North America, ranging from Nova Scotia in the west to reach British Columbia, from northern Alberta at the far end of its distribution zone, south to Florida and central Texas. It is an extremely hard tree that can withstand winter temperatures of up to -42 ° C. Trees in areas not affected by grafiosis can live for several hundred years.

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