Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove
This grove of flowering trees is a living memorial dedicated to the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. It is one of five Living Memorial Groves around the City, one in each borough in a park with clear views of downtown Manhattan where the twin towers once stood. All of the groves have trees that flower with white blossoms in the spring. This grove is comprised of trees transplanted from the plaza areas around the World Trade Center that were badly damaged but survived. The trees planted in these groves will provide a lasting reminder of a terrible event, while also creating a gathering space for remembrance and healing.
The maintenance for this memorial grove is funded through 2009 by the Living Memorial Tree Foundation under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, with the help and support of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, American Forests and The Municipal Arts Society of New York.
Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 42.735′ N, 74° 0.298′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Civic Center. Marker was at the intersection of Park Row and Broadway, on the left when traveling south on Park Row. Marker is located near the southern end of City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10279, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Brooklyn Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Provost Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Pulitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Greeley (within shouting distance of this marker); First Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pace University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rotunda (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. A map at the upper right of the marker shows the World Trade Center Site and the location of the five Living Memorial Groves in Von Briesen Park in Staten Island, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, MacNeil Park in Queens, Ferry Point Park in the Bronx, and City Hall Park in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 3 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.