The New York City Hall Christmas Tree Awaits -1939

A not very festive scene at City Hall. As the news slug explains:

City Hall Christmas tree that can’t be put up until the city hires a derrick boom. Photo shows the huge tree that will grace the City Hall plaza. As it lay on the grounds awaiting the arrival  of a derrick boom to hoist it. Credit photo – Acme Photos 12/11/1939