Soap Case
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2022.124.1
Dimensions: 1 2/8 in X 2 7/8 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm
Source: Suzanne O'Keefe
Credit Line: Gift of the Martin/O'Keefe family
Keywords
3 World Trade Center/New York Marriott World Trade Center Hotel
World Trade Center: Visitor and Worker Experiences
3 World Trade Center/New York Marriott World Trade Center Hotel
World Trade Center: Visitor and Worker Experiences
Description
Soap case from the World Trade Center Vista International hotel. The oval-shaped case is made of dark-green plastic with subtle marbling. "THE | NEW | YORK | VISTA | SUPERIOR SOAP" is printed in gold-colored text on the lid of the case. Inside the case is a small bar of soap.
Soap case from the World Trade Center Vista International hotel. The oval-shaped case is made of dark-green plastic with subtle marbling. "THE | NEW | YORK | VISTA | SUPERIOR SOAP" is printed in gold-colored text on the lid of the case. Inside the case is a small bar of soap.
Historical Notes
Opening in 1981, the Vista International was the first hotel to open in lower Manhattan since the 1830s. Located in 3 World Trade Center at the base of the Twin Towers, it was managed by Hilton International and included meeting spaces, eating establishments, and a gym. It was sold in 1995 to Marriott following extensive renovations resulting from damage caused by the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The building was completely destroyed on 9/11.
Opening in 1981, the Vista International was the first hotel to open in lower Manhattan since the 1830s. Located in 3 World Trade Center at the base of the Twin Towers, it was managed by Hilton International and included meeting spaces, eating establishments, and a gym. It was sold in 1995 to Marriott following extensive renovations resulting from damage caused by the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The building was completely destroyed on 9/11.
