Concrete Fragment, Recovered
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2020.39.6
Dimensions: 2.5 in X 7 in X 5.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 17.78 cm X 13.335 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 17.78 cm X 13.335 cm
Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Description
Recovered concrete fragment with rough edges and chipping green paint.
Recovered concrete fragment with rough edges and chipping green paint.
Historical Notes
Smaller pieces of concrete and debris from the World Trade Center were retained by workers at the scrapyards, where the architectural rubble from Ground Zero was flagged for recycling instead of forensic analysis.
Smaller pieces of concrete and debris from the World Trade Center were retained by workers at the scrapyards, where the architectural rubble from Ground Zero was flagged for recycling instead of forensic analysis.
