New York City is full of trees (and not just in the big parks!), but only a few can lay claim to the title of Great. According to NYC Parks, great trees are those "of unusual size, species, form or historical association." Just north of the location of this cache stands an enormous English Elm that deserves the title.
From the tree's page:
The English elm growing beside an apartment complex on the east side of St. Nicholas Avenue at 163rd Street was probably planted on the estate of the nearby Morris Jumel Mansion. George Washington stood here on the night of September 21, 1776 to watch the fire set by American rebels that destroyed much of New York City.
Tree Details
Species English Elm (Ulmus procera)
Height: 78.72 Feet
Trunk Diameter 60.7 Inches
Average Canopy Spread 57.5 Feet
I like to stand under the canopy and imagine how this area must have looked to this elm, as things changed around it, the city built up, while it stood steadfast, watching as those around it went about their lives. I invite you to do the same while you are here.
You're looking for a small magnetic nano, just south of the tree, on the same block. Bring your own pen!