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'''One World Trace Center''' or '''1WTC''', as it is commonly known, is the main building of a complex constructed to replace the [[World Trade Center]] twin towers destroyed in the [[September 11th, 2001 attacks]] in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]. Formerly known as '''Freedom Tower''', the design for the complex was chosen from a number of designs submitted to a contest.

'''One World Trace Center''' or '''1WTC''', as it is commonly known, is the main building of a complex constructed to replace the [[World Trade Center]] twin towers destroyed in the [[September 11th, 2001 attacks]] in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]. Formerly known as '''Freedom Tower''', the design for the complex was chosen from a number of designs submitted to a contest.

The complex consists of two towers, a 105-story [[skyscraper]], occupying the former location of the former 6 World Trade Center, and a smaller tower next to it. 1WTC, stands 1776 feet tall, an homage to the [[United States]]' Independence Date<ref>http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/rising-rebuilding-ground-zero-new-world-trade-center/ Rising - Rebuilding Ground Zero</ref>, making it the tallest building in the United States, the tallest in the western hemisphere, and one of the tallest buildings in the world.<ref>http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=202 World's Tallest Buildings</ref>

The complex consists of two towers, a 105-story [[skyscraper]], occupying the former location of the former 6 World Trade Center, and a smaller tower next to it. 1WTC, stands 1776 feet tall, an homage to the [[United States]]' Independence Date,<ref>http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/rising-rebuilding-ground-zero-new-world-trade-center/ Rising - Rebuilding Ground Zero</ref> making it the tallest building in the United States, the tallest in the western hemisphere, and one of the tallest buildings in the world.<ref>http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=202 World's Tallest Buildings</ref>

At the base of 1WTC is be a memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks. The memorial consists of two open pools of water that sit in the footprint of the two main towers. There is also a museum present on the site that commemorates the victims of 9/11. The museum opened to the public in May of 2014 and encompasses thousands of documents, pictures, and video relating to the attacks.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/29/us/new-york-911-memorial/ Visitors to New York's 9/11 memorial top 1 million</ref>  

At the base of 1WTC is be a memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks. The memorial consists of two open pools of water that sit in the footprint of the two main towers. There is also a museum present on the site that commemorates the victims of 9/11. The museum opened to the public in May 2014 and encompasses thousands of documents, pictures, and video relating to the attacks.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/29/us/new-york-911-memorial/ Visitors to New York's 9/11 memorial top 1 million</ref>  

The building was originally slated to be completed in late 2010 to early 2011.<ref>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003486336_ndig20.html Two Columns Installed at Ground Zero Site</ref> However, delays pushed back the opening of the tower until November of 2014.<ref>http://skyscrapercenter.com/new-york-city/one-world-trade-center/98 One World Trade Center</ref>

The building was originally slated to be completed in late 2010 to early 2011.<ref>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003486336_ndig20.html Two Columns Installed at Ground Zero Site</ref> However, delays pushed back the opening of the tower until November 2014.<ref>http://skyscrapercenter.com/new-york-city/one-world-trade-center/98 One World Trade Center</ref>

In November 2014 the 1WTC was officially opened.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/11/03/resurrection-world-trade-center-reopens-for-business-13-years-after-11/</ref>

In November 2014 the 1WTC was officially opened.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/11/03/resurrection-world-trade-center-reopens-for-business-13-years-after-11/</ref>

==See Also==

==See also==

[[World Trade Center]]<br />

[[World Trade Center]]<br />

[[September 11, 2001 attacks]]<br />

[[September 11, 2001 attacks]]<br />

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[[Category:Buildings]]

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[[Category:Landmarks]]

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[[Category:New York City]]