6 World Trade Center
former building in New York City
Six World Trade Center was an eight-story building in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It was part of the original World Trade Center complex of buildings. It was opened in 1973. It served as the U.S. Customs House for 28 years.
| Six World Trade Center | |
|---|---|
 Southwest corner of Six World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks | |
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| Alternative names | 6 WTC |
| General information | |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Lower Manhattan |
| Town or city | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°42′46.44″N 74°0′47.52″W / 40.7129000°N 74.0132000°W |
| Current tenants | List |
| Construction started | c. 1970 |
| Completed | April 4, 1973 |
| Demolished | December 2001 |
| Owner | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey |
| Height | 93.28 ft (28 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
| Floor area | 537,693 sq ft (49,953 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Yamasaki & Associates Emery Roth & Sons |
| Structural engineer | Leslie E. Robertson Associates |
| Main contractor | Tishman Construction |
On September 11, 2001, the building was badly damaged from the fall of the North Tower (WTC 1) of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks. The building was demolished later that year.[1]
The new One World Trade Center is built on its site.
References
change- ↑ The New York Times. "A Nation Challenged: The Site." October 13, 2001.
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