9/11 Memorial: A Tribute to the Past and Hope for the Future
9/11 Memorial: A Tribute to the Past and Hope for the Future
Set within the footprints of the Twin Towers, the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. The large voids are visible reminders of the loss and absence felt by New Yorkers and around the world. On the 9/11 Memorial plaza, there are over 400 swamp white oak trees which were selected because of their durability and unique leaf colors. The canopy of trees along with the sound of cascading water creates a reflective space, separate from the bustling sounds of New York City.
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9/11 Memorial Architect Joins Panel Discussing the Kinship Between Memory and Architecture
Tomorrow evening, the architect of the 9/11 Memorial, Michael Arad, joins a panel to discuss the relationship between architecture and remembrance.
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New on View: Helmet Belonging to Firefighter Mickey Kross Who Survived Tower Collapse
One of the first artifacts donated to the 9/11 Memorial Museum recently went on view in the museum’s historic exhibition: an FDNY fire helmet Lt. Mickey Kross wore when he responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11.