Key Chain
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2015.221.1
Dimensions: 2.5 in X 1 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 2.54 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 2.54 cm
Source: Jeannette Remak
Credit Line: Gift of the Remak/Koretzky families
Description
Souvenir key chain featuring an image of the Twin Towers against a blue sky and a yellow helicopter passing the Towers. A green Statue of Liberty is to the right. "The Observation Deck at the World Trade Center" is printed at the bottom.
Souvenir key chain featuring an image of the Twin Towers against a blue sky and a yellow helicopter passing the Towers. A green Statue of Liberty is to the right. "The Observation Deck at the World Trade Center" is printed at the bottom.
Historical Notes
At 1,377 feet, the South Tower Observation Deck’s outdoor viewing platform was the highest in the world. On a clear day, one could see for 45 miles in each direction from the Observation Deck. On average, the Observation Deck attracted 1.8 million visitors per year. From the opening day of the Observation Deck in December 1975, through close of business the night of September 10, 2001, approximately 46,350,000 visitors experienced the views from the top of the South Tower.
At 1,377 feet, the South Tower Observation Deck’s outdoor viewing platform was the highest in the world. On a clear day, one could see for 45 miles in each direction from the Observation Deck. On average, the Observation Deck attracted 1.8 million visitors per year. From the opening day of the Observation Deck in December 1975, through close of business the night of September 10, 2001, approximately 46,350,000 visitors experienced the views from the top of the South Tower.
