Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Star of Hope
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 6, 2020
1. Star of Hope Marker
This star commemorates the first public Christmas tree dedication in the United States on December 21, 1912 and conveys the spirit of hope, peace and goodwill all year long.
Erected by Mad.Sq.Pk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1912.
Location. 40° 44.485′ N, 73° 59.313′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. Marker is on East 23rd Street east of Broadway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Madison Square Park, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (a few steps from this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Fire Department – City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Heroes
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Star of Hope, Madison Square. Forgotten New York entry (Submitted on November 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Star of Hope at Madison Square Marks NYC’s First Christmas Tree. "Untapped New York" entry (Submitted on December 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 6, 2020
2. The Star of Hope
Photographed By NYC Parks, Unknown
3. The Star of Hope
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
