Rare History | 25 Photos Of WorId Trade Center In The 20th Century @RareHistory | Uploaded September 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 minute ago.
When planning began on the WorId Trade Center towers, also known as twin towers they were only supposed to be 100 ft. taller than the 1,250-ft. Empire State Building, which was still the world’s tallest at that point. But on Dec. 23, 1970—45 years ago—when the North Tower finally “topped out” at its highest height, it had gained even a few more feet on that estimate, reaching 1,368 ft.
But the noteworthy nature of the twin towers wasn’t just a matter of friendly competition among city landmarks. These construction photos make clear that they were a feat of engineering. Viewed in hindsight, of course, it is not just impressive but also bittersweet to see the birth of a building that would meet such a tragic end.
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Music: 'Whales Of The North' by Vadim Krakhmal
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When planning began on the WorId Trade Center towers, also known as twin towers they were only supposed to be 100 ft. taller than the 1,250-ft. Empire State Building, which was still the world’s tallest at that point. But on Dec. 23, 1970—45 years ago—when the North Tower finally “topped out” at its highest height, it had gained even a few more feet on that estimate, reaching 1,368 ft.
But the noteworthy nature of the twin towers wasn’t just a matter of friendly competition among city landmarks. These construction photos make clear that they were a feat of engineering. Viewed in hindsight, of course, it is not just impressive but also bittersweet to see the birth of a building that would meet such a tragic end.
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