Visiting Ground Zero in New York
Nov 4th, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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There's nothing to see. It's a construction site. Other than a few pictures of the old towers along the chain link fence around the site, it's pretty drab. Maybe some New Yorkers can point you in the direction of a local memorial or something like that.
Nov 4th, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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There really isn't too much to see at Ground Zero as most of the pictures and other memorials are gone now.
If you are interested in just looking at the actual Ground Zero you can get a very upclose look from the World Trade Center PATH Station. The station is right under what used to be one of the towers so you are pretty much right there at Ground Zero.
And as far as I know you don't need tickets, although someone may know more about that than me.
If you are interested in just looking at the actual Ground Zero you can get a very upclose look from the World Trade Center PATH Station. The station is right under what used to be one of the towers so you are pretty much right there at Ground Zero.
And as far as I know you don't need tickets, although someone may know more about that than me.
Nov 4th, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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Make sure you visit the church near the site, I think it is St. Paul's. It has very moving exhibits honoring those who worked at the WTC site for months following the attacks.
While the WTC site is now a construction site with a fence around it, I thought it was still a very moving experience to visit the site and read the information on the signs on the fence. After visiting the site and it's closeness to so many other buildings, it is hard to believe that more death and destruction did not occur.
While the WTC site is now a construction site with a fence around it, I thought it was still a very moving experience to visit the site and read the information on the signs on the fence. After visiting the site and it's closeness to so many other buildings, it is hard to believe that more death and destruction did not occur.
Nov 4th, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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You do not need tickets. At this point, it is a construction site, though it many ways it will never just be a construction site.
As stated, the chain link fence around the site has photos of downtown NY and the site during its construction.
The globe that had been in the WTC plaza is now in Battery Park, about 1/2 mile away.
If you care to broaden your understanding of the event beyond just viewing the former site, walk past Engine 54 on 8th Avenue and 47th street to view the memorial to the 15 members that were lost.
As stated, the chain link fence around the site has photos of downtown NY and the site during its construction.
The globe that had been in the WTC plaza is now in Battery Park, about 1/2 mile away.
If you care to broaden your understanding of the event beyond just viewing the former site, walk past Engine 54 on 8th Avenue and 47th street to view the memorial to the 15 members that were lost.
Nov 4th, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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I was there just the other day and it the other posters are right it is no longer a memorial site, since there are now rules against leaving anything there when you visit.
Do visit St. Paul's Chapel, which is just a block away. Alot of the towers came down on the church and the old cemetery there, and very little damage was done to the church. It is where the rescue workers spent their off time, ate, slept and were counseled. The tribute to them and to 9/11 is very well done.
You can walk across the street toward the river and walk up into the overpass (The Wintergarden) and stand and view the site from there, to get a better idea of just how large the area is.
Also very close to the area is another little known museum The Jewish Museum. There are some very good exhibits there as well. It is located in Battery Park City right on the river, just south of the WTC.
Keep walking south and you will find Battery Park. The "globe" that was at the heart of the plaza at the Trade Center is there, damaged by the collapase of the buildings but it did survive. There is a memorial there and if you wish you can still leave flowers and a note. There is also an eternal flame.
Hope this helps some. Please enjoy your trip to the city.
Do visit St. Paul's Chapel, which is just a block away. Alot of the towers came down on the church and the old cemetery there, and very little damage was done to the church. It is where the rescue workers spent their off time, ate, slept and were counseled. The tribute to them and to 9/11 is very well done.
You can walk across the street toward the river and walk up into the overpass (The Wintergarden) and stand and view the site from there, to get a better idea of just how large the area is.
Also very close to the area is another little known museum The Jewish Museum. There are some very good exhibits there as well. It is located in Battery Park City right on the river, just south of the WTC.
Keep walking south and you will find Battery Park. The "globe" that was at the heart of the plaza at the Trade Center is there, damaged by the collapase of the buildings but it did survive. There is a memorial there and if you wish you can still leave flowers and a note. There is also an eternal flame.
Hope this helps some. Please enjoy your trip to the city.
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Nov 5th, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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HI Har32ju34
It's possible (with regard to the need for tickets) that you are remembering the period when we were going through the recovery process, and a special ramp was built to view the site. There were large crowds constantly for a long time, and the free tickets were given out as a way to manage that situation.
When you visit, notice the Iron cross (Part of the south Tower ) still standing at the Southeast corner of the site, which miraculously survived the collapse, and is seen as a kind of religious symbol.
St Paul's is right across the street from the site, and the other posters are right, the exhibits there are well worth a visit. You might also want to visit the Wintergarden and Battery Park walking along the river.
As far as the comment that the site is "drab", I think most folks go there to remember what ISN'T there as much as what is there now. Lots of people leave flowers notes and other things, they find ways of doing this despite rules. Enjoy your visit to New York!
It's possible (with regard to the need for tickets) that you are remembering the period when we were going through the recovery process, and a special ramp was built to view the site. There were large crowds constantly for a long time, and the free tickets were given out as a way to manage that situation.
When you visit, notice the Iron cross (Part of the south Tower ) still standing at the Southeast corner of the site, which miraculously survived the collapse, and is seen as a kind of religious symbol.
St Paul's is right across the street from the site, and the other posters are right, the exhibits there are well worth a visit. You might also want to visit the Wintergarden and Battery Park walking along the river.
As far as the comment that the site is "drab", I think most folks go there to remember what ISN'T there as much as what is there now. Lots of people leave flowers notes and other things, they find ways of doing this despite rules. Enjoy your visit to New York!
