Cold Spring Harbor in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Survivor Tree
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2019
1. The Survivor Tree Marker
A Callery Pear Tree, found in the rubble, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, has become a living symbol of hope, resilience, survival, and rebirth.
When discovered, the 8 feet high tree, was severely damaged. It was charred, with roots snapped and its branches burned and broken. With little likelihood it could be saved, the tree was moved by the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation to the Arthur Ross Nursery in Van Cortlandt Park for rehabilitation. There it was nourished back to health and in 2010 returned to the World Trade Center Memorial where today, it stands over 30 feet tall with its new, smooth limbs that extend from gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree's past and present.
These 3 saplings from the World Trade Center's Callery Pear Tree were donated to the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department through the Survivor Tree Project.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the World Trade Center Beams series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 52.194′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Israel Ketchum (within shouting distance of this marker); Paper Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of Cold Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Owl's Cote (approx. 0.4 miles
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2019
2. The Survivor Tree
Three trees cut from the 9/11 Survivor Tree stand in Cold Spring Harbor's park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2019
3. World Trade Center Artifact
An artifact from the World Trade Center stands nearby, dedicated by the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
