closest BIG Christmas tree put up by a city?
That would be in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
I looked at a map. This is an utterly confusing set of facts. I think you're trying to conceal your location. (just kidding)The closest site operated by the National Park Service is the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, although not a National Park, is essentially the same as a National Park. The closest actual National Park would probably be Yellowstone.
Closest state historic site?
I looked at a map. This is an utterly confusing set of facts. I think you're trying to conceal your location. (just kidding)
Well the Alamo immediately popped into my mind, but upon checking I discovered that about a mile closer to me is the Alexander Hart Halff House. Haven't a clue. Never heard of it before today. I can't find out why it's historic. The internet says it was damaged by fire in 1984 and reconstructed by the Guido Brothers.
Apparently you're correct. I was going by Google maps which told me it was a historic site. Yes I saw that page and a few others before posting. Still not sure why it's historic. What's actually closer to me is the wooden bench into which Johnny Cash carved "Johnny loves Vivian". No one's heard of Atlee B. Ayres, everyone's heard of Johnny Cash. I guess history's in the eye of the beholder.Here, I hope you find this helpful - Alexander and Alma Oppenheimer Halff House - Texas Historical Markers (weebly.com) Part of its significance comes from its architect, Atlee B. Ayres, who is actually known outside of Texas and even had a biography written about him.
Although the house is a Texas Landmark, it is not a state historic site (there is a difference). You were correct with your first hunch. The Alamo is the closest state historic site for you.
Apparently you're correct. I was going by Google maps which told me it was a historic site. Yes I saw that page and a few others before posting. Still not sure why it's historic. What's actually closer to me is the wooden bench into which Johnny Cash carved "Johnny loves Vivian". No one's heard of Atlee B. Ayres, everyone's heard of Johnny Cash. I guess history's in the eye of the beholder.