Freedom Tower Construction Starts

**Adam** · 20th December 2006, 04:23 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6195499.stm

The first foundation columns have been laid for the Freedom Tower that will replace the World Trade Center in New York.

There were cheers as the first 31-foot (9m) beam, painted with the American flag, was lowered into place.

NY Governor George Pataki said: "Today the Freedom Tower rises from the ashes of September 11, and the people of New York and the people of America can be proud."

More columns will be set around the perimeter of the new building over the next fortnight, among them two signed by relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks.

The skyscraper is intended to fill the void in Lower Manhattan's skyline left by the collapse of the Twin Towers.

At 1,776ft (541m) the tower will be the tallest building in the US, and one of four skyscrapers intended for the site.

The height in feet is symbolic, referring to the year of the American Declaration of Independence.

20th December 2006, 04:23 AM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,249 Gold: 102,225 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 711 Times in 222 Posts	Freedom Tower Construction Starts http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6195499.stm The first foundation columns have been laid for the Freedom Tower that will replace the World Trade Center in New York. There were cheers as the first 31-foot (9m) beam, painted with the American flag, was lowered into place. NY Governor George Pataki said: "Today the Freedom Tower rises from the ashes of September 11, and the people of New York and the people of America can be proud." More columns will be set around the perimeter of the new building over the next fortnight, among them two signed by relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks. The skyscraper is intended to fill the void in Lower Manhattan's skyline left by the collapse of the Twin Towers. At 1,776ft (541m) the tower will be the tallest building in the US, and one of four skyscrapers intended for the site. The height in feet is symbolic, referring to the year of the American Declaration of Independence. RMS Carpathia: actually the way the iron golems look in this game.. it looks like trailer trash redneck borgs.. because they are just diffrent metals all put togeather and when they walk they look like they are going to fall over Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

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