Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Milled into Lumber for Habitat House
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The 85-foot Norwegian Spruce that decorated Rockefeller Center for Christmas 2014 was milled into lumber for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. For eight years, Tishman Speyer, the owners of Rockefeller Center, have donated the lumber from the annual Christmas tree to Habitat for Humanity. The CEO of Habitat for Humanity International said the gift of lumber has helped build homes for low-income families.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Milled into Lumber for Habitat House
- 2. The 85-foot-tall, 26,000-pound Norwegian Spruce that adorned the Rockefeller Center throughout the 2014 Christmas season has been milled into lumber for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Tishman Speyer, who owns and manages Rockefeller Center, has given lumber from the annual Christmas tree to the charity for eight years. Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford said the annual gift of lumber has been a blessing for families with low incomes whose houses were built from it. He added that the organization is grateful for Tishman Speyers generosity.
- 3. Lumber from previous Rockefeller Center Christmas trees has been used to build houses in Connecticut, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey, and New York. We can think of no better way to cap off the holidays than letting the trees legacy continue as a home for a family in need of affordable housing, Rockefeller Center Managing Director Keith Douglas said in a press statement. Carla Cole, team lead for Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates Batavia office, is a board member of Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County.