Freedom Tower

:For the tower in Miami, see Freedom Tower (Miami)

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The Freedom Tower is the name given to the planned centerpiece building of the new World Trade Center in New York City, whose predecessor was destroyed in the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Related Topics:
World Trade Center - New York City - Attacks of September 11, 2001

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The height to the top of the spire is set to be 1776 feet (541m), symbolizing the year 1776, when the United States issued its Declaration of Independence. The height of the Freedom Tower is intended to

Related Topics:
1776 - Declaration of Independence

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surpass the Sears Tower to become the tallest building in the United States, and to be among the tallest buildings in the world.

Related Topics:
Sears Tower - United States - Tallest buildings in the world

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Depending on the angle viewing it, the Freedom Tower is designed to appear to be either a rectangular shape like the previous towers, or as a massive obelisk design. The walls at the base are offset 45 degrees from the walls of the highest floor with interlocking triangle facades.

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A revised design was unveiled on June 29, 2005. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2006, 4.5 years after the World Trade Center's destruction and 3.5 years after The Pentagon was completely reconstructed. The Freedom Tower could be completed by 2010.

Related Topics:
2006 - The Pentagon - 2010

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