'The Bridge'
‘The Bridge’ - A Tribute to the Resilience of NYC
Everybody remembers where they were and what they were doing on September 11th 2001. A day that will remain etched in the collective memory of not just New Yorkers, but most people throughout the world. On that faithful day, 2,700 people lost their lives in NYC, in the deadliest terrorist attack the world had ever seen, altering the course of history forever.
Within minutes, the city had mobilised its first responders, with firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel working tirelessly around the clock for hours, turning into days, weeks and even months. The true spirit and resilience of New Yorkers shone through, as they banded together to help and support one another, and all the people who sustained the horrific loss of loved ones and family members.
In the years following that faithful day, the world watched as NYC began to rebuild, and commemorate the lives lost on that day. On November 3rd 2014, One World Trade Center (also known as The Freedom Tower) was opened, after an 8 year building project, finishing as NYC’s tallest building at 1,776 feet, 104 floors with a further 5 below ground, at a cost of $3.9 billion. The new tower immediately became a dramatic new landmark on the lower Manhattan skyline.
The World Trade Center complex now includes the famous 9/11 Memorial, featuring twin reflecting, gently flowing water pools, the largest man made waterfalls in North America. The memorial was constructed on the original footprints of the twin towers, with the surrounds made of solid bronze panels and inscribed with the names of the victims of the Sept 11th attack. Underground, is the 9/11 Memorial museum, chronicling in vivid detail, the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. Also on the site is the very impressive designed ‘Oculus’ transportation hub and the World Trade Center Transportation Center, providing access to NY subway and NJ path trains. Also in the vicinity is the affluent ‘Brookfield Place’, a high end shopping & dining experience.
The entire ‘One World Trade’ Complex was built to stand as a testament to remembrance, resilience, and determination of the people of New York City. It serves as a symbol of hope and renewal, honouring the past, while enthusiastically embracing the future. We hope our wall art photograph ‘The Bridge’ contributes, in a small way to those sentiments.
