New York, New York: First Public Christmas Tree
A star outlined in light bulbs atop a 30-foot-tall iron pole marks the spot where America set up its first public Christmas Tree. That was in 1912. The monument was erected in 1916.
- Address:
- E. 23rd St., New York, NY
- Directions:
- On the south edge of Madison Square Park, on the north side of E. 23rd St. midway between 5th and Park Aves.
- Admission:
- Free
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Standing tall among all the people and action passing by. Great to know the background story.
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The original tree is long gone, but this is where the city's official Christmas Tree first spread holiday cheer in 1912. The star on the pole was commemorated in 1916.