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These amazing photos of the 1776 foot tall new trade center have now been published, and boy are they exciting! This new tower is certainly beautiful, and will be a source of pride no doubt to people of New York City, who have lost so much 12 years ago. See the stunning views and the enormous amount of construction this project entails! |
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| Working above 1,700 feet in the air! Ironworkers install final sections on top of One WTC, May 2013 |
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| “Iron workers and engineers prepare the beacon that will sit on top of One WTC’s spire.” |
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| Incredible view of the city and its new tower |
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| “From on top of One WTC, you can see the East River bridges, Brooklyn and Queens.” |
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| “Workers install 3 communications rings on top of One WTC,which will bring back broadcast capabilities 2 Lwr Manhattan.” |
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| “Window installers walk along beams at dizzying heights from the 102nd Fl., of One WTC to install curtain wall panels.” |
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| Final 2 pieces of #OneWTC spire sit next to previously installed sections. When connected, One WTC will stand 1776 ft. |
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| “Ironworkers courageously guide spire sections 17 and 18 into place.” |
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| “Spire Gang From left to right: Kevin Boyle, Richie Christy, Brett Davis, Kevin Sabbagh, Mark Donnelly, Arthur Peart” |
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| Looking way, way down. |
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| The WTC site. |
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| “Over 250,000 commuters will use the WTC Trans. Hub Oculus to connect with 11 subway lines.” |
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| “Over 250,000 commuters will use the WTC Trans. Hub Oculus to connect with 11 subway lines.” |
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| The WTC Crane Operator’s Spectacular View. |
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| The first large piece of the spire for One World Trade Center was lifted up to the top of the building. |
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| ldquo;Barge carrying pieces of the spire for One WTC passes the Statue of Liberty on the way to pier 25 in lower Manhattan.” |
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| Lower Manhattan’s breathtaking skyline is anchored by #OneWTC. |
Source: WTCProgress
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