This Day in History: 1937-11-05
The first of three fine elm trees was transplanted from the property of Frank Schorr of Island Road to the grounds of the New York World’s Fair. This first tree was planted in front of the Transportation Building on the Fair Grounds in Flushing Meadows so that it would be ready for services on Armistice Day. The World’s Fair is not scheduled to open officially until 1939. (Bristow)