Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 15, 2012) — The Jamestown Christmas tree has made its way from the donor’s location, to the Jamestown Civic Center.

Jamestown City Forester, Vern Quam says, the tree was donated by Ryan Schlafman at 840 5 St SE.

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The tree was transported Thursday morning and placed at it’s outdoor location on the west side of the Civic Center by the Jamestown Street Department.

It’s a 73 year old tree.

It is 53 feet tall and 5 feet 6 inches around, 21.2 inches in diameter and weighs about 8,000 pounds.

When lowered in the hole, the tree will stand about 43 feet high.

The lights will be put on with the assistance of the Jamestown City Fire Department bucket truck.

The tree’s transportation and crane were donated by Schebenske and Sons of Jamestown.

The tree lighting ceremony is planned for Wednesday November 21, 2012, with more information coming later.