The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is up, and decorated in the large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres.
It can be found between 48th Street and 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The 14 original Art Deco buildings, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, span the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, split by a large sunken square and a private street called Rockefeller Plaza. Later additions include 75 Rockefeller Plaza across 51st Street at the north end of Rockefeller Plaza and four International Style buildings on the west side of Sixth Avenue.
In 1928, the site's then-owner, Columbia University, leased the land to John D. Rockefeller Jr., who was the main person behind the complex's construction. Originally envisioned as the site for a new Metropolitan Opera building, the current Rockefeller Center came about after the Met could not afford to move to the proposed new building. Various plans were discussed before the current one was approved in 1932. Construction of Rockefeller Center started in 1931, and the first buildings opened in 1933. The core of the complex was completed by 1939. Described as one of the greatest projects of the Great Depression era, Rockefeller Center has declared a New York City landmark in 1985 and a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
The 90th Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is on display from 6 am to 12 am daily beginning today November 30, 2022.
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Top of the Rock Observation Deck and the Rainbow Room, followed by prime viewing of the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lodi, where a grand selection of canapés, cocktails, Champagne, and red and white wines will be served from the open bar. Tax and gratuity are included in the ticket price.
https://www.rockefellercenter.com/events/#tree-history
The winter time is one of the most magical and stunning times to visit New York City. In this year's Listen Up Live holiday special at NBC New York, Kay Angrum is taking you to see the Christmas sights and sounds, finding out why we even put trees inside our homes, and taking you behind the scenes of the WNBC News4 New York Star Choir contest.
We at #CityImages hope you enjoy the views! And we wish you happy holidays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sGn9yKVQDU