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05/08/1966 WTC groundbreaking

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The Construction of One World Trade Center | History

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World Trade Center Construction 1966 - 1973

The original World Trade Center was a large complex of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. It featured the landmark Twin Towers, which were destroyed in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. At the time of their completion, the Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world.