# 100 gecs tree > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/100_gecs_tree > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/100_gecs_tree.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_gecs_tree > Source revision: 1329215781 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Tree in Illinois, US 100 gecs tree The 100 gecs tree in 2024 Interactive map of 100 gecs tree 42°01′49.228″N 87°54′44.182″W / 42.03034111°N 87.91227278°W / 42.03034111; -87.91227278 Type Pine tree Location 543 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Site notes Owner Juno Lighting The **100 gecs tree** (also nicknamed **Gecca**)[1][2] is a [pine](/source/Pine) located in [Des Plaines, Illinois](/source/Des_Plaines%2C_Illinois), in the United States.[1] It was featured in the [cover art](/source/Cover_art) for the 2019 album *[1000 gecs](/source/1000_gecs)* by the American musical duo [100 gecs](/source/100_gecs); the tree has since become a popular attraction for fans.[3] ## History The American duo 100 gecs released their debut album *1000 gecs* in 2019. The album's cover art featured the duo from nearby [Chicago](/source/Chicago) with heads bowed towards the tree and facing away from the camera.[3][4] The [coordinates](/source/Coordinates) of the tree were later identified on [Google Maps](/source/Google_Maps), leading to numerous fans of the band making "pilgrimages" to the tree.[3] ### Fan pilgrimage Two people imitating the cover art of *1000 gecs* As of 2020, the tree was listed as a 4.9-star "place of worship" with hundreds of reviews[5] on Google Maps and an "art museum" on [Yelp](/source/Yelp).[2] Fans who visited the tree often left offerings, including [Monster Energy](/source/Monster_Energy) cans, cigarettes, pregnancy tests, a plunger, and "other pop culture detritus".[2][5] Connections were drawn between the tree and the [American Football House](/source/American_Football_House), both musical pilgrimage sites and "mundane things in the middle of Illinois".[3] ## Controversy The tree is located on private property as part of an [office complex](/source/Office_complex) in Des Plaines owned by a subsidiary of [Acuity Brands](/source/Acuity_Brands).[2] Security guards for the complex have asked visitors to expedite their visits and not leave any items behind.[3] An online rumor circulated that the tree might be cut down by the complex's maintenance team due to frustration at the number of fans intruding on the property and littering[2] but this was denied by a [facilities manager](/source/Facilities_manager) for the property.[3] ## See also - [American Football House](/source/American_Football_House) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tribune1_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tribune1_1-1) Richards, M. T. (April 18, 2023). ["Hyperpop band 100 gecs just wants to get under your skin"](https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-100-gecs-concert-chicago-20230418-itu3uyol4jcbzbmo2osqzymu5e-story.html). *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230426043730/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-100-gecs-concert-chicago-20230418-itu3uyol4jcbzbmo2osqzymu5e-story.html) from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-face_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-face_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-face_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-face_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-face_2-4) Siegel, Evan (August 5, 2020). ["Pilgrimage to Gecca"](https://theface.com/culture/100-gecs-tree-fans-pilgrimage). *[The Face](/source/The_Face_(magazine))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201003192805/https://theface.com/culture/100-gecs-tree-fans-pilgrimage) from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-tribune2_3-5) Sturm, Verity (August 10, 2020). ["This little tree in Des Plaines is the center of a nationwide hyperpop pilgrimage for gecs love"](https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-100-gecs-tree-des-plaines-20200806-cjurifmtbjektie4jlu7yn3gom-story.html). *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200829121742/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-100-gecs-tree-des-plaines-20200806-cjurifmtbjektie4jlu7yn3gom-story.html) from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-fader_4-0)** Angell, Jack (September 4, 2019). ["The brilliant pop anarchy of 100 gecs"](https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/04/100-gecs-1000-gecs-interview). *[The Fader](/source/The_Fader)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190914164724/https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/04/100-gecs-1000-gecs-interview) from the original on September 14, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-JT_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-JT_5-1) Barry, Lauren (September 4, 2020). ["Album Art Puts Des Plaines Tree On The Map"](https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/album-art-puts-des-plaines-tree-on-the-map/). *Journal & Topics*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230717052218/https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/album-art-puts-des-plaines-tree-on-the-map/) from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023. v t e 100 Gecs Dylan Brady Laura Les Studio albums 1000 Gecs 10,000 Gecs Remix albums 1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues EPs Snake Eyes Singles "Money Machine" "Ringtone" (remix) "Hand Crushed by a Mallet" (remix) "Lonely Machines" "Hollywood Baby" Related articles 100 Gecs tree Discography "Haunted" Heaven Belongs to You Tour --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [100 gecs tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_gecs_tree) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_gecs_tree?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.