21 buildings make up the Rockefeller center
The payment for selling a Rockefeller Center Christmas tree can vary widely, but it typically ranges from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the size and quality of the tree. The tree is usually donated by the owner, and the payment often covers the cost of cutting, transporting, and setting up the tree. Additionally, the tree owner may receive publicity and recognition, which can be valuable in itself.
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is put up on Thanksgiving day each year on that last Thursday of the month of November it is a beautiful sight to see in the park.
In 2011, the 74-foot (23 m) tree was lit on November 30 and remains until January 6, 2012.
The NYC Christmas tree is put up in Rockefeller Center each year. The tree is brought in from nearby states. The tree is cut down and tied onto a large truck for transport with the branches tied down. The branches are not trimmed off.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit this year (2011) on Wednesday November 30.When: Wednesday, November 30 7pm-9pm.Where: Rockefeller Plaza, between 49th-51st streets and 5th-6th avenues.How to get there: Take the 6 train to 51st/Lexington or the B/D/F/V trains to 47-50 Streets/Rockefeller Center.Other details:There will be live and taped performances during the ceremony. The ceremony is broadcast on TV around the world, and tens of thousands of spectators are expected to join together for the lighting.The tree will be put up at an earlier date. It will be lit on Nov. 30 and remain up until early January. With the exception of Christmas (when the tree is lit for 24 hours) and New Year's (when the lights go off at 9pm), the lights will be on from 5:30 am until 11:30pm daily.Fun facts: crowning the tree will be a Swarovsky crystal star. Some 30,000 small lights adorn the tree on five miles of wire!
"Others who give up their trees do not fully donate them, and receive a small payment (the owner of the 1996 tree was paid $2,000). Though many have declined payment, rare is the family who has refused Rockefeller Center's other offer: free landscaping after the tree is removed." Source: New York Times
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Rockefeller Center can sway up to 1 inch in windy weather. This slight movement is designed into the building's construction to accommodate wind loads and ensure structural integrity. The sway is generally imperceptible to occupants, as it is within safe and engineered limits.
November 30, 2010
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Rockefeller Center in New York city is a large complex made up of 19 buildings, including Radio City Music Hall. There is also an ice skating rink there. Each year, several million people visit all of the attractions. During the Christmas season, over 750,000 people visit each day, and during the rest of the year, Rockefeller Center gets over 300,00 visitors per day.