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Remembering 9/11: The World Trade Center in Facts and Photos

Delve into the history and architectural details of the iconic WTC complex in New York, from its construction to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Learn about the dimensions, materials used, and the impact on the skyline. Witness the satellite images and photographs capturing the attacks and aftermath. Explore the significance of this day in American history through facts and visuals.

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Remembering 9/11: The World Trade Center in Facts and Photos

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  1. Attack On AmericaThe World Trade Center ComplexNew York, NY September 11th, 2001

  2. Facts - I • WTC Complex: Consist of Seven Buildings • Owner: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • Architect: Minoru Yamasaki & Associates • Engineer: John Skilling & Les Robertson, based in Seattle • Contractor: Tishman Construction Company • Ground Breaking: August 5th, 1966 • Opened: April 4th, 1973

  3. Facts - II • Dimensions: 200 feet Tower sides. • Total area : 12 million square feet 40,000 sq ft per floor • Height: 110 stories high, 1368 and 1362 feet. (417 and 415 meters). • Elevators: 239 elevators and 71 escalators • Earth work: 1.2 million cubic yards were excavated

  4. Facts - III • Steel: 200,000 tons • Concrete: 425,000 cubic yards • Windows: 43,600 windows 600,000 sq ft of glass • Cooling: 60,000 tons of cooling capacity • Antenna: 360 feet high • Capacity: 50,000 Employees

  5. Satellite Photo - Lower Manhattan WTC

  6. ManhattanPrior to Attack

  7. WTC – Looking Up

  8. AA Flight 11 Boston to LAX Hit the North Tower at 8:45 AM United Flight 175 Boston to LAX Hit the South Tower at 9:03 AM

  9. Flight Pathsof Attack

  10. UAL Flight 175 Hitting South Tower AA Flight 11 Hit the North Tower

  11. Satellite Photo of NY & NJSmoke from Burning Towers

  12. South Tower Blast

  13. Both Towers - Burning

  14. From Empire State Building From Brooklyn Bridge

  15. South Tower Collapsing

  16. Falling Bodies

  17. Lone Man - Fleeing

  18. Avalanche

  19. Car on its End

  20. WTC Bldg # 7

  21. SkylineBefore & After Attack

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