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World Trade Center (WTC)

Description

The original World Trade Center (WTC) was a large complex of seven buildings in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It opened on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed during the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Topped Out, Dec 23, 1970

Opened, Apr 4, 1973

Destroyed, Sept 11, 2001

Factoids

Sept 11, 2001 -After the World Trade Center attack, the materials from the World Trade Center site were brought to the West Mound during a temporary suspension of the closure.

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The remaining lowest-floors of the destroyed original 3 WTC, in September 2001.

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The hotel was connected to the North and South towers via underground entrances at concourse level, and a small pedestrian walkway that extended from the west promenade of the Marriott to the North Tower on plaza level.

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