With the aim of honoring nearly 3,000 victims of the shocking attack that took place at World Trade Center a decade ago, and celebrates all those who risked their lives to save others, the National September 11th Memorial and Museum was built at this fateful site.
National September 11th Memorial was designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker who was chosen from a worldwide competition, from 5200 competition entries received from 63 nations. Visitors will have a chance to visit an 8-acre memorial and underground museum to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the deadly twin attacks and educate millions of them about the history of that day. In particular, the national museum preserves and displays the physical remains of the original Twin Towers, houses important artifacts from the period of recovery and is the place that tells the stories of all those who experienced the events of the day.
National September 11th Memorial becomes the nation's largest repository of objects recovered from the World Trade Center site with the display of over 2,000 artifacts
The first scene of the memorial's South Pool
The current view of the memorial site at World Trade Center
One way out of the South Pool
The controlled flow for the waterfalls in the South Pool which was built to move 24,000 gallons of water per minute, cascade over 30-foot walls of granite
The image of the North Pool to the Snohetta Pavilion and 4 WTC beyond which is up above the 35th floor and climbed to nearly 975 feet and 72 stories
The overview of Museum Pavilion and the South Pool at National September 11th Memorial
Situated between the two reflecting pools at the North and the South, the museum pavilion not only serves as the entrance to the museum, but also is home to an auditorium for public programming, a space for contemplation, a counter for refreshments, and a private suite for families who lost loved ones in the deadly twin attacks.
The museum pavilion has reflective glass atrium along the base
Moving down through the Snohetta Pavilion
The view to the north across the new Path station’s roof and 1 WTC which reaches nearly 900 feet
Stairs at left and the escalator at right of the National Memorial and Museum
The deep inside the Museum space with recently installed FDNY artifacts
Early Images of National September 11th Memorial and Museum
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Early Images of National September 11th Memorial and Museum