Hard Hat
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2016.20.1
Dimensions: 8 in X 8.75 in X 11.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 20.32 cm X 22.225 cm X 29.21 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 20.32 cm X 22.225 cm X 29.21 cm
Source: Charles Kaczorowski
Credit Line: Gift of Charles E. Kaczorowski, 9/11 survivor & Ground Zero rescue & recovery (2,274 hours)
Keywords
Ground Zero
New York City Department of Design & Construction (DDC)
Rescue and Recovery
Worn or Used After 9/11
Ground Zero
New York City Department of Design & Construction (DDC)
Rescue and Recovery
Worn or Used After 9/11
Description
Plastic hard hat with cap-style brim and interior ratchet suspension. The hard hat is white, with the logo for the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on the front and "Charlie K." handwritten below the logo in gold-colored marker. Above the logo is a piece of paper attached with Scotch tape that contains typed text. The text reads: "next time you think you're perfect, try walking on water."
On the visor of the hard hat is a piece of paper with typed text, also attached with Ccotch tape. The text reads: "Ground Zero Site Supervisor | Midnight–8 AM." "CAN DO" is written on both sides of the hat towards the top. On the back, text is handwritten in green marker: "HERE | 1st time | 2/26/93 | @ 2:17 P.M. | & | 2nd Time | @ GROUND ZERO 9/11/01 | Tues, 9:08 AM | NEVER AGAIN." The rest of the hat is covered in stickers and other taped attachments.
Plastic hard hat with cap-style brim and interior ratchet suspension. The hard hat is white, with the logo for the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on the front and "Charlie K." handwritten below the logo in gold-colored marker. Above the logo is a piece of paper attached with Scotch tape that contains typed text. The text reads: "next time you think you're perfect, try walking on water."
On the visor of the hard hat is a piece of paper with typed text, also attached with Ccotch tape. The text reads: "Ground Zero Site Supervisor | Midnight–8 AM." "CAN DO" is written on both sides of the hat towards the top. On the back, text is handwritten in green marker: "HERE | 1st time | 2/26/93 | @ 2:17 P.M. | & | 2nd Time | @ GROUND ZERO 9/11/01 | Tues, 9:08 AM | NEVER AGAIN." The rest of the hat is covered in stickers and other taped attachments.
Historical Notes
Charles Kaczorowski, known as "Charlie K.," was a construction manager for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). He wore this hard hat when he worked at Ground Zero as the overnight shift supervisor during the recovery period at Ground Zero. Kaczorowski worked at the site for 10 months, clocking 2,274 hours.
Kaczorowski passed away in March 2022.
Charles Kaczorowski, known as "Charlie K.," was a construction manager for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). He wore this hard hat when he worked at Ground Zero as the overnight shift supervisor during the recovery period at Ground Zero. Kaczorowski worked at the site for 10 months, clocking 2,274 hours.
Kaczorowski passed away in March 2022.
