The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: The History and Lore of the World's Most Famous Evergreen

by Nancy Armstrong

Book Overview

Rockefeller Center had its first Christmas tree even before any buildings rose to fill the space: in 1931, just after they cleared the site, construction workers decorated a small balsam fir with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604331208
• ISBN13: 9781604331202
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Cider Mill Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great History and Great Book

I received this book as a Christmas Gift and it brought back memories of when I was a child and my family visited Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City. This book is the complete history of the world's most famous evergreen from how each years tree is selected to the years of enjoyment the tree has brought to travelers form far and wide. The book jacket sparkles and shimmers as you are looking at the tree. I am going to buy copies of this book to many family members and friends so they can experience the same joy that I experienced.

History, Heart, and Holiday Spirit All in One Book!

I love this book! It's a fun, easy read and a great gift for the holidays. The historical information is thorough and accurate - it's clear that this book was well-researched! I loved reading the stories about these celebrated trees, some of which were quite amazing! (My personal favorites are the stories about the daring few who tried to climb them!) Visually stunning photos, wonderful stories, great quality - I'm buying this book for everyone I know in time for Christmas! I recommend this book to all!!

A Charming Little Book: The Perfect Holiday Gift!

I love this little book! I originally bought a copy for my friend who watches the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree on TV every year without fail, but I just had to buy one for myself, too, because this book is a must-have! The pictures are gorgeous, from black and white images of the earliest Rockefeller Christmas Tree to full color photos of recent, dazzling Christmas displays, every single page is absolutely stunning. The book chronicles every tree that has ever graced Rockefeller Center at Christmastime (it was so interesting to read the story of the tree that towered over the plaza the year that I was born, and I especially loved reading about the Rockefeller Tree traditions during wartime). The book is thorough but captivating, historical but timely. This little book is perfect for those who travel to NYC every year to watch the tree lit or even for those who have never heard of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree -- From the first page, you feel like you're a part of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree tradition! This is the PERFECT stocking stuffer - it's a wonderful, heart-warming holiday gift filled with history, heart, and holiday spirit!