The World Trade Center Under Construction Through Photos, 1966-1979
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- The World Trade Center project was initiated in the early 1960s by David Rockefeller to revitalize a declining area of Manhattan.
- Originally planned for the east side of Lower Manhattan, the project was relocated to Radio Row after negotiations between New York and New Jersey.
- Minoru Yamasaki was chosen as the design architect, known for his modernist approach and sensitivity to materials.
- Yamasaki's design featured narrow windows to address his fear of heights and enhance occupant security.
- The towers' construction began in 1965, with Tower One completed in 1970 and Tower Two in 1972.
- The complex included over 10 million square feet of office space, retail centers, and a transportation hub.
- Innovative engineering solutions, like slurry walls, were used during construction.
- The project created 23.5 acres of new land along the Hudson River.
- The towers were attacked in 1993 and tragically destroyed on September 11, 2001.