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  2. The Sphere - Wikipedia

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    In 1971, The Sphere was finally installed on the World Trade Center's plaza and ceremoniously unveiled a little later. The sculpture, including the fountain, marked the center of the development and was a popular meeting place for New Yorkers. The work of art was dedicated to "world peace through trade".

  3. Fritz Koenig - Wikipedia

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    From 1967 to 1971, Koenig created his main work that led him to world fame: At the behest of the World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki and on behalf of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Koenig created a fountain system with the bronze sculpture Große Kugelkaryatide N.Y. (later known as The Sphere) for the World Trade Center ...

  4. Artwork at the World Trade Center (1973–2001) - Wikipedia

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    The Sphere, located in the center of the plaza.. The world's largest bronze sculpture of modern times stood between the Twin Towers on the Austin J. Tobin Plaza of the World Trade Center in New York City from 1972 until the September 11 attacks.

  5. National September 11 Memorial & Museum - Wikipedia

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    The Sphere, a monumental cast bronze sculpture by German artist Fritz Koenig, was commissioned for the old World Trade Center and completed in 1971. [68] It stood on the Austin J. Tobin Plaza until the September 11 attacks.

  6. Liberty Park - Wikipedia

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    The park, which opened on June 29, 2016, is located above the World Trade Center's Vehicular Security Center. The St. Nicholas National Shrine is located within the park, as well as Fritz Koenig's The Sphere, the iconic sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site. Another statue, America's Response Monument, is also located in the park.

  7. Austin J. Tobin Plaza - Wikipedia

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    Bird's-eye view of the World Trade Center site plan. The plaza covered a majority of the complex. The plaza was surrounded by all seven buildings of the World Trade Center Complex. 1 World Trade Center was located on the west-facing side of the plaza adjacent to West Street and 2 World Trade Center was located on the south side of the plaza.

  8. The workers who poured their hearts into One World Trade Center

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    At 1,776 feet tall, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. For fourth-generation ironworker, Tom Hickey, One World Trade Center consumed his life. He is one of ...

  9. World Trade Center (1973–2001) - Wikipedia

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    The original World Trade Center (WTC) was a complex of seven buildings in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. Built primarily between 1966 and 1975, it was dedicated on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed during the September 11 attacks in 2001.