50th anniversary of the official opening of the World Trade Center in New York City
On April 4, 1973, the World Trade Center in New York was officially inaugurated. Here we are going to remember this emblematic place with some curiosities about this emblematic place.
Designed by Minoru Yamasaki
The design of the Twin Towers was the result of an international architectural competition in 1962, won by American architect Minoru Yamasaki.
Seven buildings in total
The World Trade Center consisted of seven buildings in total, with the Twin Towers (One World Trade Center and Two World Trade Center) being the best known.
Your own zip codes
The Twin Towers were so large that each had its own zip code: 10048 for the North Tower and 10047 for the South Tower.
43,600 windows
The World Trade Center had 43,600 windows, which equals more than 182,880 meters of glass. It took 20 days to wash them all.
Very fast elevators
The Twin Towers were the workplace of more than 50,000 people and received more than 80,000 visitors a day.
Very fast elevators
The World Trade Center elevators were some of the fastest in the world at the time, traveling at a speed of more than 36 km/h (22 mph).
Restaurante Windows on the World
The Windows on the World restaurant, located at the top of the North Tower, was one of the most famous restaurants in New York and offered a panoramic view of the city.
September 11, 2001
The World Trade Center was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in which some 2,750 people were killed.
One World Trade Center
A new complex was built in its place, including One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, with a height of 541 meters.
National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Today, the World Trade Center site is home to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, which commemorates the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
