Key Chain
Photo credit: Museum staff
Accession Number: C.2024.48.24
Dimensions: 1.5 in X 4 in X 3/16 in
Dimensions (Metric): 3.81 cm X 10.16 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 3.81 cm X 10.16 cm X 7.62 cm
Source: Estate of Margaret Morton
Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Margaret Morton
Description
Metal key chain with plastic fob depicting a graphic of the city skyline, including the Twin Towers and repeated printed text that reads: "NEW YORK NEW YORK."
Metal key chain with plastic fob depicting a graphic of the city skyline, including the Twin Towers and repeated printed text that reads: "NEW YORK NEW YORK."
Historical Notes
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
