Cup
Photo credit: Museum staff
Accession Number: C.2024.68.1
Dimensions: 6 5/8 in X 4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 10.16 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 10.16 cm
Source: Anne Forrest
Credit Line: Gift of Harry Forrest
Description
World Trade Center South Tower Observation Deck souvenir popcorn cup with printed text that reads: "The Observation Deck | ATOP | THE WORLD TRADE CENTER." The white and black cup features white printed text and includes a graphic of a skyline with the Twin Towers around the bottom of the cup and fireworks around its top. A helicopter circles above the tops of the Towers with a banner that reads: "NEW YORK CITY." The Ogden Entertainment logo is also printed on the cup.
World Trade Center South Tower Observation Deck souvenir popcorn cup with printed text that reads: "The Observation Deck | ATOP | THE WORLD TRADE CENTER." The white and black cup features white printed text and includes a graphic of a skyline with the Twin Towers around the bottom of the cup and fireworks around its top. A helicopter circles above the tops of the Towers with a banner that reads: "NEW YORK CITY." The Ogden Entertainment logo is also printed on the cup.
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.
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