Downtown Manhattan

The view of downtown Manhattan in New York City captures not just the world famous Empire State Building, but also the One World Trade Center, the tallest Building in the United States and symbol for perseverance after the terror attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.

The Empire State Building was constructed between 1929 and 1931 during the great depression and symbolizes the technological prowess and economic strength of the United States. This world famous building gave the entire nation a boost during these very dark times.

The One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower erected next to Ground Zero of the 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center became an unmistakable sign of resistance against terrorism. Its height of 1776 feet to the spire is a reminder of the American Declaration of Independence signed in 1776. It is the tallest building in the western hemisphere and the seventh tallest building in the world.

This piece is a fantastic conversation starter with many details to discover in the lower Manhattan skyline.