America Remembers Her Fallen Hero's...
September 11, 2001
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We would like to send our condolences and sympathy to all the victims and families of this National tragedy. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to them and to those who are contributing to the ongoing relief efforts. Lets all to pull together as a country and reach out to help the victims and families of this terrible tragedy.

Dedicated to the men, women and children who lost their lives; all those who sacrificed their lives; And to all the Heroes that responded to the emergency 11 September 2001. These 911 tributes (authors unknown) are well done, but is a sad and tearful remembrance of this tragic event.

Trade Center Information

Height: 1,368 and 1,362 feet (417 and 415 meters)
Owners: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. (99 year leased signed in April 2001 to groups including Westfield America and Silverstein Properties)
Architect: Minoru Yamasaki, Emery Roth and Sons consulting
Engineer: John Skilling and Leslie Robertson of Worthington, Skilling, Helle and Jackson
Ground Breaking: August 5, 1966
Opened: 1970-73; April 4, 1973 ribbon cutting
Destroyed: Terrorist attack, September 11, 2001

Taken on September 23, 2001 from
an altitude of 3,300 feet. Photo credit: NOAA 
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Links

FDNY | Memorial Pages - New York City Fire Department
The World Trade Center - Great Buildings Online
World Trade Center - Why did It collapse, one aspect
Complete News and Photo Archives of the September 11, 2001 Attack on America
Cad Digest -  Collection of articles about the architectural, engineering and related technical aspects of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 and the ensuing recovery.
ICivilEngineer - Articles collected from the world on engineering aspects of the WTC.
FEMA Report - The best and most complete source of official information on the towers