‘Tallest’ building in the West? Symbolic One World Trade Center aspires with spire
(Photo: Matt Nighswander / NBC News)
Surrounded by sacred ground, destined to become a Big Apple icon and watched with hope by an entire nation, the dazzling new skyscraper that will reshape New York’s skyline is one step closer to completion.
Once completed, One World Trade Center would stand at 1,776 feet tall — a no doubt deliberate figure — and would indeed rate as the tallest building in the western hemisphere.
Tall tale: Today, One World Trade Center is set to become NYC’s tallest building, topping 1,250 feet in height and standing taller than the Empire State Building. While the building isn’t done yet, it’s a pretty symbolic sight. (photo by Julio Cortez/AP)
Breaking: A massive steel column falls 40 stories from a crane at the World Trade Center site, injuring one. Gothamist has photos. More as we get it. (ht Matt)
You are not only my young Jedi but America’s Jedi and America salutes you.Talat Hamdani • Honoring her son, Salman Hamdani, during the WTC memorial ceremony. Salman, a Muslim-American who reportedly ran to help people he didn’t know during September 11, 2001, was found near the North tower of the WTC. As you might guess by the quote, Hamdani was a massive Star Wars fan.
On September 11, 2001, someone in the company infamously charged first responders $130 for three cases of water. The ambulance drivers were eventually paid back, but we wonder if that played a role in today’s gesture.
Please be sure to click the graphic to see the whole thing. We wanted to post the whole thing, but it’s monstrous. This piece about the rebuilding of the new World Trade Center is the most interesting image you’ll see today. (h/t The Gay Republican)
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