10 Interesting the World Trade Center Facts

Wednesday, January 4th 2017. | Building


The World Trade Center Facts will talk about the complex of building located at the Lower Manhattan, New York City, US. It is still under the construction. The original building was destroyed during the September 11 attacks. The original complex contained seven buildings. Now the new buildings are constructed at the original site to replace the destroyed ones.  The New World Trade Center will feature a memorial and museum dedicated for the people who had been killed during the 11 September attacks. It will also have six new buildings. Let us get other useful facts about the World Trade Center below:

The World Trade Center Facts 1: the lead building

The complex will feature a lead building. It is called One World Trade Center. It will receive the status as the tallest building in US.

The World Trade Center Facts 2: the number of stories

As of November 2014, One World Trade Center has featured more than 100 stories. Find facts about the Twin Towers here.

the World Trade Center Facts

the World Trade Center Facts

The World Trade Center Facts 3: the original complex

The famous landmarks of Twin Towers were spotted of the original complex of World Trade Center. In 1973, it was officially opened.

The World Trade Center Facts 4: the attacks

Al-Qaeda hijacked two Boeing 767 jets to crash on the complex of World Trade Center on 11th September 2001. The terrorism conducted by Al-Qaeda was a coordinated act. Around 2,753 people were killed during the terrorism act.

the World Trade Center Pic

the World Trade Center Pic

The World Trade Center Facts 5: cleaning and recovery

It took at least 8 months to clean and recover the complex of World Trade Center.

The World Trade Center Facts 6: the reconstruction of World Trade Center

The construction of World Trade Center was underway even though it was surrounded by the controversy and delay.

the World Trade Center Site

the World Trade Center Site

The World Trade Center Facts 7: the buildings in the new complex

A transportation hub, a museum and memorial, 7 World Trade Center and One World Trade Center are found in the new complex. It also features other skyscrapers.

The World Trade Center Facts 8: the completion

On 30th August 2012, One World Trade Center had its completion. On 10th May 2013, the last component of the building was installed.

the World Trade Center

the World Trade Center

The World Trade Center Facts 9: the opening of 4 World Trade Center

In November 2014, the public recognized the opening of 4 World Trade Center. Check facts about the Willis Tower here.

The World Trade Center Facts 10: the museum

On 21 May 2014, the museum was opened for the first time.

the World Trade Center Image

the World Trade Center Image

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