Blast Horn
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2014.374.2
Dimensions: 27 in X 27 in X 27 in
Dimensions (Metric): 68.58 cm X 68.58 cm X 68.58 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 68.58 cm X 68.58 cm X 68.58 cm
Source: New York State Museum (NYSM)
Credit Line: Gift of the New York State Museum
Description
Black metal blast horn covered in dust but undamaged.
Black metal blast horn covered in dust but undamaged.
Historical Notes
Among the hazards concerning engineers at Ground Zero were the possible collapses of surrounding structures and the release of poisonous Freon gas. Blast horns were installed to broadcast evacuation warnings.
Among the hazards concerning engineers at Ground Zero were the possible collapses of surrounding structures and the release of poisonous Freon gas. Blast horns were installed to broadcast evacuation warnings.
