World Trade Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anne Frank Tree
Anne Frank Tree Sapling 2016, White Horse Chestnut
— Original Anne Frank Tree unknown – 2020, Netherlands —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022
1. Anne Frank Tree Marker
This tree is a sapling from the original chestnut tree that grew outside the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from 1942 to 1944 during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam. While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a diary in which she wrote her hopes for the future while looking upon the tree from her window.
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect planted this tree in Liberty Park in 2016. It was formally dedicated on June 12, 2017, Anne Frank’s birthday. The tree is one of 11 saplings gifted across the United States as part of the “Sapling Project.”
”As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” - Anne Frank
Erected 2017.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 2017.
Location. 40° 42.586′ N, 74° 0.799′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in World Trade Center. Marker can be reached from
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Anne Frank Tree (here, next to this marker); First Responder Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); 343 (within shouting distance of this marker); FDNY Memorial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Koenig Sphere (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); America's Response Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named America’s Response Monument (about 300 feet away); The West Street Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Anne Frank Tree. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022
2. Anne Frank Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
