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patrick989

Jul 30, 2011, 6:43 PM

Hey Dino and yankee fan! good to see quite a few jumping ship! lol

NYguy, Great photo that . . . . will look grand when all towers are complete.

Not seen any night shots from you before Carlos, they look really nice especially now the interior lights are reaching your vantage point above 7wtc, Bet you have a good view of mid town on a night time too.

I'm jumping ship as well :notacrook:

The 1 WTC thread over at that other site has gotten very lame since that moderator de-railed it over stupid font colors, and banned several of us (myself included for 5 days). I'm loving the flow of updated pictures over here though, I think I'll be sticking around!

upnotout

Jul 30, 2011, 7:01 PM

Is it possible to stop discussing SkyScraperCity and stick to the topic of this thread? It's lovely that you all decided to have your little boycott but after five pages, it's getting a little old. Not every shot of the WTC has to be accompanied by a comment about SSC. Yeesh.

Now, does anybody know when the glass will reach the highest completed floor? It should be a lot easier to visualize the finished product when the glass catches up.

patrick989

Jul 30, 2011, 7:34 PM

CarlosV

Jul 30, 2011, 8:09 PM

I'll use my first post here to say hello to Carlos :D

:cheers:

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CarlosV

Jul 30, 2011, 8:13 PM

Hey Carlos... you were up early today!

I magnified one of your pictures above to take a closer look. Is that the first row of cladding peeking out from your point of view?

http://i.imgur.com/47Z8L.jpg (http://imgur.com/47Z8L)

No, that is not glass, that is actually space.....the glass panels start 6 floors down.....I had to go to the garden level just to make sure.

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Traynor

Jul 30, 2011, 9:11 PM

No, that is not glass, that is actually space.....the glass panels start 6 floors down.....I had to go to the garden level just to make sure.

Awwww Poo! I am getting so eager for the day when you can see some cladding. Thanks Carlos for going the extra mile... Ummm... extra floors.... to get me the answer.

:cheers:

P.S. To all the people that complain about one thing or another... Too many posts about this... Too much talk about that... Just give me pretty pictures... and so on... My question to you is: Is your scroll button broken? Or perhaps it takes extreme physical effort to read a couple of words of a post and realize its contents don't interest you and to scroll down to the next.

A little tolerance and patience makes for a better experience for all. Because now I had to scroll passed a bunch of complaint posts, just to get to the one that mattered. Are you not just exacerbating the problem?

Just a thought.

uaarkson

Jul 30, 2011, 11:15 PM

Amazing earthcam capture just now.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/Uaarkson/WTC22.jpg

animatedmartian

Jul 31, 2011, 12:02 AM

Hehe, how about a competing view? :D
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7250/wirednewyorkwebcam11.jpg
http://www.wirednewyork.com/webcam/

fountainhead

Jul 31, 2011, 12:14 AM

Liking the dialogue between Goldman Sachs and the Trade Center in that view.

Plokoon11

Jul 31, 2011, 12:51 AM

^ Wait there talking to each other? ;)

WTCguy

Jul 31, 2011, 1:21 AM

^ Wait there talking to each other? ;)

lol :haha:

SkyscrapersOfNewYork

Jul 31, 2011, 1:47 AM

Heres some pics i took from the 38th floor of the Marriott Hotel on West st. sorry for the bad quality.

http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/skyscrapersofnewyork/stuff/downsize1.jpg?t=1312076786
http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/skyscrapersofnewyork/stuff/downsize1.jpg?t=1312076786

http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/skyscrapersofnewyork/stuff/downsize2.jpg?t=1312076778
http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/skyscrapersofnewyork/stuff/downsize2.jpg?t=1312076778

JesseNewYorkCity

Jul 31, 2011, 1:49 AM

Has it passed the height of the Goldman Sach Tower in Jersey City?

Roadcruiser1

Jul 31, 2011, 1:52 AM

It already did months ago.

Zapatan

Jul 31, 2011, 3:42 AM

Bit off topic but are they still planning on having event space/ restaurant on floors 100-101?

Otie

Jul 31, 2011, 4:15 AM

^ Floors 100 & 101 are destinated for the Observation Deck. No public information released about the future of 102nd fl.

* Original plans called for a Restaurant at floors 100 & 101 and an enclosed Observation Deck at 102nd, later the PA flipped them, being 100 and 101 for the O.D.

Zapatan

Jul 31, 2011, 4:57 AM

SkyscrapersOfNewYork

Jul 31, 2011, 5:25 AM

Bit off topic but are they still planning on having event space/ restaurant on floors 100-101?

no,unfortunately that was scraped.

Zapatan

Jul 31, 2011, 6:27 AM

no,unfortunately that was scraped.

pretty silly of them if you ask me, they could have made a lot of $$$

CarlosV

Jul 31, 2011, 9:28 AM

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JesseNewYorkCity

Jul 31, 2011, 12:23 PM

pretty silly of them if you ask me, they could have made a lot of $$$

I know, right? It's crazy because last time I checked, the "Windows of the World" restaurant was the highest grossing restaurant in the United States. That's a big money loss for them then.

sterlippo1

Jul 31, 2011, 1:45 PM

I know, right? It's crazy because last time I checked, the "Windows of the World" restaurant was the highest grossing restaurant in the United States. That's a big money loss for them then.

wasn't the reason it was scrapped because they said it couldn't turn a profit and no one would come forward to open one because of that?

yankeesfan1000

Jul 31, 2011, 1:47 PM

animatedmartian

Jul 31, 2011, 2:24 PM

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Traynor

Jul 31, 2011, 5:21 PM

I was under the impression it was the highest grossing in the world, but the space was originally designed to house a restaurant so eventually one will go there right?

And awesome update Carlos! Nice to have you here at SSP!

When they first announced the cancellation of the restaurant most people said the same thing... "But it was the highest grossing restaurant..."

What that fails to account for is the actual cost of running that restaurant. It may have "grossed" a Billion dollars a day but if it costs nine hundred and ninety nine Million dollars a day to run in costs... then the "net" profit isn't anything to brag about. That's why they only ever bragged about their gross and not their net.

The potential proprietors of the restaurant claimed the increased cost of food, higher delivery costs, and the exorbitant insurance costs (of a business in a terrorist target) all made the financial risk prohibitive.

JesseNewYorkCity

Jul 31, 2011, 6:24 PM

When they first announced the cancellation of the restaurant most people said the same thing... "But it was the highest grossing restaurant..."

What that fails to account for is the actual cost of running that restaurant. It may have "grossed" a Billion dollars a day but if it costs nine hundred and ninety nine Million dollars a day to run in costs... then the "net" profit isn't anything to brag about. That's why they only ever bragged about their gross and not their net.

The potential proprietors of the restaurant claimed the increased cost of food, higher delivery costs, and the exorbitant insurance costs (of a business in a terrorist target) all made the financial risk prohibitive.

Money was never an issue for the WTC. They had double money coming in than they did out. It will always be like that. And I am 99.9999% sure that there will never be another plane/terrorist attack in any buildings like 9/11 again. It's very unlikely that will happen again..

Thaniel

Jul 31, 2011, 6:58 PM

http://www.bluemelon.com/photo/36444/1559775.png

I know I've asked this before, but are we still 'sure' that the very top corner of WTC 2 is an enclosed electrical room? Because it still keeps showing up in all these models as open.

Roadcruiser1

Jul 31, 2011, 7:31 PM

That little spot is going to be used for maintenance there isn't room for an open observation deck anywhere on the World Trade Center as of currently.

Roadcruiser1

Jul 31, 2011, 7:32 PM

Domamania

Jul 31, 2011, 7:59 PM

Can someone Please show me a diagram of where the tower is now comparing to what it will be when completed. Or atleast show me a line on a render pic of the tower to show where what height they currently are at. Thank you so much.

Roadcruiser1

Jul 31, 2011, 8:16 PM

I can give you the height which is 978 feet, or slightly higher, but that is where it is at. About the same height as 4 WTC will be when it's complete.

patrick989

Jul 31, 2011, 8:47 PM

You can never be 100% certain the terrorists will never strike again. Look at what happened in Norway a few days ago. Also there will be an empty floor at where the restaurant was supposed to be at on One World Trade Center. They might (not 100% certain) built a restaurant up there in the future, but not now.

Well I think that's the reason why they've added more escape routes throughout the building, and why the base is a huge concrete bunker. I think that risk is pretty well understood.

sw5710

Jul 31, 2011, 10:25 PM

I can give you the height which is 978 feet, or slightly higher, but that is where it is at. About the same height as 4 WTC will be when it's complete.

The 1 column standing on top is about 964' on top.

CarlosV

Jul 31, 2011, 10:38 PM

It's a jungle out there

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CarlosV

Jul 31, 2011, 10:49 PM

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Roadcruiser1

Jul 31, 2011, 11:02 PM

Whoops. I guess you are correct. I am more interested for the day when One World Trade Center breaks 1,000 feet.

CarlosV

Jul 31, 2011, 11:12 PM

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This is my favorite shot of today..... :)

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Stu

Jul 31, 2011, 11:32 PM

^Awesome shots.

Yankee fan for life

Aug 1, 2011, 12:45 AM

Wondering how tall is 1 wtc with the cranes on top.

animatedmartian

Aug 1, 2011, 12:51 AM

Window cleaners :D

Michael Dillon VA (http://www.flickr.com/people/michaeldillonphotography/)

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Yankee fan for life

Aug 1, 2011, 12:54 AM

More good WTC news
Last Updated: 3:35 AM, July 30, 2011
Posted: July 30, 2011

More Print
Just weeks after Conde Nast, one of the world's top media companies, agreed to become the anchor tenant at 1 World Trade Center by renting a million square feet comes word of another critically important development in the rebirth of Lower Manhattan.
Westfield Group, the Australian-based builder and operator of major shopping malls worldwide, has forged a deal with the Port Authority to bring high-end shops and restaurants to the rebuilt area around Ground Zero.
As part of that effort, Westfield will contribute $612.5 million toward constructing 365,000 square feet of retail space, in return for a 50 percent stake in the development.
Given Westfield's proven track record, that sounds a like a good deal all around.
Indeed, it will mean a significant upgrade in the quality of the area's retail businesses that existed before the tragic events of 9/11 a decade ago.
The agreement still must be ratified by the PA board. But kudos to all, particularly Executive Director Chris Ward, who is making impressive strides toward creating a new reality at the World

Alliance

Aug 1, 2011, 1:25 AM

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sw5710

Aug 1, 2011, 1:59 AM

Wondering how tall is 1 wtc with the cranes on top.

The next jump they should clear 1200'

CarlosV

Aug 1, 2011, 3:50 AM

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DSC_1627 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/5996316469/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

uaarkson

Aug 1, 2011, 4:04 AM

Damn, Carlos. You are undoubtedly the best amateur photographer bringing regular updates on the WTC anywhere in the world. Silverstein should hire you to do promotionals.

mrnyc

Aug 1, 2011, 4:05 AM

time for another first of the month check-in. what floor are we on as of today? thank you!

CarlosV

Aug 1, 2011, 4:08 AM

Damn, Carlos. You are undoubtedly the best amateur photographer bringing regular updates on the WTC anywhere in the world. Silverstein should hire you to do promotionals.

Thanks! I just love my city! :tup:

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Kevin Scott Koepke

Aug 1, 2011, 4:17 AM

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the rising giants. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinskoepke/5996923482/) by kevin scott koepke photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinskoepke/), on Flickr

uaarkson

Aug 1, 2011, 4:22 AM

I love your shots too, Kevin. You and Carlos get very unique vantage points.

Any chance you could upload larger versions of your photos?

Kevin Scott Koepke

Aug 1, 2011, 4:46 AM

I love your shots too, Kevin. You and Carlos get very unique vantage points.
Any chance you could upload larger versions of your photos?

Thanks for your kind comments...
I normally post this size; it links to my flickr account where it could be seen in large. I've had issues with people taking my work without asking, and I hope you can understand my reasoning.

JayPro

Aug 1, 2011, 5:42 AM

Thanks! I just love my city! :tup:

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Damn, son..............

This photograph almost made me go tonic-clonic.

Almost. I hope the 2015-dated shot from the same angle and with the same sky doesn't kill me...I have so much to live for now you wouldn't believe it....

Dave84

Aug 1, 2011, 10:30 AM

Stunning that last page of pics!

scooterboy

Aug 1, 2011, 10:59 AM

Wonderful pics,thanks :cheers:

Best city in the world :tup:

NYguy

Aug 1, 2011, 11:49 AM

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2-TOWERS

Aug 1, 2011, 2:23 PM

CarlosV

Aug 1, 2011, 2:42 PM

great shots carlos... i show them to everyone out here in LA and they are surprised about the progress... like you i'm a true NEW YORKER my california plates say NYCITY, NYC all the way and WTC rocks:cheers:

:hi:

Thanks man, if you look closely at the photo i just took, you can actually see a construction worker standing at the edge right between the cranes.

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Kevin Scott Koepke

Aug 1, 2011, 4:05 PM

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MadGnome

Aug 1, 2011, 4:11 PM

What is it with those lone initial columns anyhow? Are they cheating to meet some milestone or is there a real reason for those?

hunser

Aug 1, 2011, 4:14 PM

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Yankee fan for life

Aug 1, 2011, 4:56 PM

According to this forum description 1 wtc roof height is 1373 but i have always herd that 1 wtc height is 1368 so what is the roof height for 1 wtc.

Otie

Aug 1, 2011, 5:00 PM

^ The top of parapet is 1373' measuring from Vesey Street entrance, which is 5' below the main lobby height. Eastern, western and southern entrances of the tower stand at the same elevation, if you measure from any of these entries then you'll have 1368' to the top of parapet.

hunser

Aug 1, 2011, 5:02 PM

^^ different ground elevation. ;) main entrance is 1,368ft, and from vesey street 1373ft.

Traynor

Aug 1, 2011, 5:08 PM

... if you look closely at the photo i just took, you can actually see a construction worker standing at the edge right between the cranes.

No it isn't, silly... :haha:

Carlos, you have created so many back-stories for all the workers you see up there, that now you are imagining you see them when it's only the tops of the columns.

Love the updates as always. :cheers:

http://i.imgur.com/VdqL5.jpg (http://imgur.com/VdqL5)
(Closeup of Carlos' image found above)

Obey

Aug 1, 2011, 5:53 PM

^^^ How can you tell...?

CarlosV

Aug 1, 2011, 5:53 PM

Traynor you are wrong buddy, that is a man, that close up you enlarged is all pixelated.

Below is a fresh photo just taken with my 1,600mm lens :) and this time there are no construction workers visible, they are out to lunch!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5998414931_4439a0b93b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/5998414931/)
DSC_1653 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/5998414931/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

Kevin Scott Koepke

Aug 1, 2011, 6:12 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5998458923_f5a4d361f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinskoepke/5998458923/)
lady liberty and the city; 7/31/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinskoepke/5998458923/) by kevin scott koepke photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinskoepke/), on Flickr

JesseNewYorkCity

Aug 1, 2011, 7:18 PM

^^^ Striking image!

I love how the WTC looks at night. It's all lit up!

upnotout

Aug 1, 2011, 7:34 PM

Traynor you are wrong buddy, that is a man, that close up you enlarged is all pixelated.

Below is a fresh photo just taken with my 1,600mm lens :) and this time there are no construction workers visible, they are out to lunch!

Somebody's out to lunch, but I don't know if it's the construction workers.

Anywhoooo, I read in either this thread or its twin at SSC that the WTC Complex isn't Class A office space and can't compete with the office buildings in Midtown. This was said as if it's an accepted fact. Can anyone explain this to me? Surely, a skyscraper of this quality is Class A, and far better than those in Midtown built throughout the 20th century.

Roadcruiser1

Aug 1, 2011, 8:47 PM

It's class A.

jackster99

Aug 1, 2011, 9:25 PM

I don't know if this will affect 1 WTC or not. But could be very bad news

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/08/01/world-trade-center-site-union-workers-stage-walkout/

NYguy

Aug 1, 2011, 10:49 PM

animatedmartian

Aug 1, 2011, 10:49 PM

I don't know if this will affect 1 WTC or not. But could be very bad news

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/08/01/world-trade-center-site-union-workers-stage-walkout/

It seems 'contracts' and 'unions' will never been in the same sentence with positive news. Companies should really take the time to deal with contracts before they expire. Otherwise you're just asking for workers to do something about it. Hopefully they don't allow it to cause a huge delay. :sly:

NYguy

Aug 1, 2011, 11:02 PM

Chris Gachot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisgachot/5998601062/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5998601062_1d197b8ce5_b.jpg

Stu

Aug 2, 2011, 1:37 AM

Chris Gachot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisgachot/5998601062/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5998601062_1d197b8ce5_b.jpg

Surreal. :tup:

eaguir3

Aug 2, 2011, 2:09 AM

oh wow thats a beautiful shot

jd3189

Aug 2, 2011, 2:47 AM

Just like what NYguy quoted. This building will serve as a beacon of sorts. Even through many shades lower than STR's renderings,I just wanted to show what we'll be seeing in 2020.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/6000040481_5f8a211398_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/6000040521_44b36e9c61_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6000040443_f8d0f13119_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6000587562_da518496ee_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/6000587780_38dcc3e6c6_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6000040553_dbdd8555af_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6000587666_08658436ba_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/6000587706_03b1bf26c5_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/6000587760_6b726ab18c_b.jpg

Davidsam52

Aug 2, 2011, 2:49 AM

Surreal. :tup:

Very cool pic....like a time warp of sorts:cheers:

Zapatan

Aug 2, 2011, 5:10 AM

that strike sounds like bad news... let's hope it get resolved soon :(

mrnyc

Aug 2, 2011, 5:53 AM

time for another first of the month check-in. what floor are we on as of today? thank you!

bump!

thx if anyone knows or would like to guess....

:cheers:

Rise To The Top

Aug 2, 2011, 8:50 AM

hey carlos, can you use the red font again? makes it a bit easier to catch your posts while zooming up and down the pages.

hunser

Aug 2, 2011, 9:26 AM

bump!

thx if anyone knows or would like to guess....

:cheers:

they are working on the 76th floor. one column installed for floors 77 and 78. 78th floor is ~ 960ft.

hunser

Aug 2, 2011, 11:00 AM

KristyBiz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kbiz/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5998169425_7389b95083_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5998156121_30bf264696_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5998148321_c73f52ed43_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/5998703820_308329c666_b.jpg

animatedmartian

Aug 2, 2011, 12:10 PM

Man, this tower doesn't seem as tall as it actually is because of the surrounding towers. But it's cool to see the square sides of the taper get smaller and smaller.

JesseNewYorkCity

Aug 2, 2011, 12:11 PM

^^^ Super beautiful shots! Especially the first one!

JesseNewYorkCity

Aug 2, 2011, 12:12 PM

Man, this tower doesn't seem as tall as it actually is because of the surrounding towers. But it's cool to see the square sides of the taper get smaller and smaller.

Yeah, that's exactly what I was sort of thinking too. Maybe if all the towers were the same height like the twin towers, but all of those 3 super tall skyscrapers with different heights just look crazy.

hunser

Aug 2, 2011, 12:24 PM

Let me just remind you all that any posts NOT directly related to this building or its construction will be deleted, no questions asked. If you feel you must post otherwise, use another section of the forum or the Private Message function that is available for you to use.

Crains New York
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20110801/REAL_ESTATE/110809985/1072

Concrete workers walk off World Trade Center job

By Daniel Massey
August 1, 2011

i don't like this...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/01/concrete-workers-strike-_n_915365.html

Concrete Workers Strike At World Trade Center

Hundreds of concrete workers walked off the job at the World Trade Center site Monday one month after their contract expired.

While the strike affects 1 WTC (formerly Freedom Tower) the Port Authority insists the work stoppage will not affect the 9/11 Memorial, which is slated to be finished by the tenth anniversary of the attacks.

"It's a horrible situation, you know? We built this city and they want to take money away from us, in this bad economy," John Hardt of the Cement and Concrete Workers Union told NY1.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the strike may affect more than just the tower.

Without concrete workers, work cannot proceed on part of the World Trade Center's transit hub, according to a person familiar with the matter. Other construction tradesmen continued work at the site on Monday, but a prolonged work stoppage could affect their work if they need concrete to proceed, according to that same person.

i don't know what they want, i mean they get paid $40/hour. those union workers need to do their job!

CarlosV

Aug 2, 2011, 1:02 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6001861944_2627a2133d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001861944/)
DSC_1655 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001861944/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

hunser

Aug 2, 2011, 1:10 PM

^^ nice morning shot. :)

i still can't believe those union workers are taking the WTC hostage for their own purpose. sure thing that their image will suffer from now on...

CarlosV

Aug 2, 2011, 1:18 PM

they need to resolve this pronto!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/6001902350_496ca07bab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001902350/)
DSC_1661 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001902350/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/6001905562_acc7b6fea2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001905562/)
DSC_1669 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6001905562/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

NYguy

Aug 2, 2011, 1:40 PM

vgeorgiev (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vgeorgiev2/5993686732/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5993686732_e0a8928699_b.jpg

triebensee (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8664407@N02/6000690684/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/6000690684_621be9cd27_b.jpg

WTCguy

Aug 2, 2011, 2:00 PM

:previous: Great pics!

The Grand Architect

Aug 2, 2011, 2:42 PM

A side-by-side comparison of the construction progress. Credits to the PA Cam for the webcam shots:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/6001577731_97162ab243_b.jpg

Otie

Aug 2, 2011, 4:26 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5999595102_538e8d8b50_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62018165@N04/5999595102/)
1WTC_01-08-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62018165@N04/5999595102/) by Otie O'Daniel (http://www.flickr.com/people/62018165@N04/), on Flickr

Larger version (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9715/1wtc010811.png) | 3D version (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/5999048977_662bfd6df8_b.jpg)

pnapp1

Aug 2, 2011, 5:44 PM

76th floor decking is being installed today. We should see 77th and 78th floor columns by the end of the week hopefully.

Image 1: AUG. 1st. Image 2: AUG. 2nd.

http://www.wtcphotos.com/photos/WTC1_2011-8-1-8-2.jpg
Image via: OxBlue Construction Camera: WTCProgress.com

CarlosV

Aug 2, 2011, 6:55 PM

76th floor decking is being installed today. We should see 77th and 78th floor columns by the end of the week hopefully

you are correct..here it is

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/6002889454_710cd0932c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6002889454/)
DSC_1673 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6002889454/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

The Grand Architect

Aug 2, 2011, 7:12 PM

A little drawing I made

http://i52.tinypic.com/2ykm07n.jpg

jthornton17

Aug 2, 2011, 7:45 PM

Man, this tower doesn't seem as tall as it actually is because of the surrounding towers. But it's cool to see the square sides of the taper get smaller and smaller.

I still can't believe how large it looks at it's current height. By large, I mean how wide it looks. It still looks massive at floors 74-76. I guess it will look smaller by the time it gets into the 90's, but now it's still so massive. It's also amazing the glass is almost up to the height of 7wtc.