World S Largest Christmas Tree Indianapolis

In 1962 it was first decorated as the world s largest christmas tree with garlands and cables of lights stretching to the top.

World s largest christmas tree indianapolis. And here we go in 1962 the monument was first decorated and promoted as the world s largest christmas tree with garlands and cables of lights stretching clear to the top. It s christmas in just over a week and if you re anything like us you re just starting to think about maybe going to buy a christmas tree. World s largest christmas tree from the 20th floor of the sheraton hotel the world s largest christmas aka soldiers and sailors monument sits on a three acre plot of land that indianapolis city planner alexander ralston originally deemed governor s circle intended to be the location of the governor s residence a mansion was built on the circle. The data is a little inconsistent some are the record height for that city while.

The world s tallest cut christmas tree was a 67 36 m 221 ft douglas fir pseudotsga menziesii erected and decorated at northgate shopping center seattle washington usa in december 1950. The monument was listed on the national register of historic places on february 13 1973. All records listed on our website are current and up to date. Indy s holiday tradition features 4 784 lights and 52 garland strands which are used to create the 242 foot tall christmas tree.

World s largest christmas tree see 886 traveler reviews 414 candid photos and great deals for indianapolis in at tripadvisor. Since 1945 the monument has been decorated for christmas. Each christmas cooperative efforts of hundreds of individuals as well as civic and business groups turn the indianapolis soldiers and sailors monument into a dazzling christmas tree. A series of repairs to the monument began in september 2009.

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