Key Chain
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2014.375.2
Dimensions: 2.438 in X 1.125 in X 0.062 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.19252 cm X 2.8575 cm X 0.15748 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.19252 cm X 2.8575 cm X 0.15748 cm
Source: Janet Montalvo-Carlo
Credit Line: Gift of Janet Montalvo-Carlo
Description
Souvenir key chain featuring an image of the Twin Towers against a blue sky and a yellow helicopter passing the towers. A green Statue of Liberty is to the right. "The Observation Deck at the World Trade Center" is printed at the bottom.
Souvenir key chain featuring an image of the Twin Towers against a blue sky and a yellow helicopter passing the towers. A green Statue of Liberty is to the right. "The Observation Deck at the World Trade Center" is printed at the bottom.
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.
