Postcard
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2008.878.11
Dimensions: 5.875 in X 4.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 10.4775 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 10.4775 cm
Source: Diane R. Semmling
Credit Line: Gift of MST I Diane R. Semmling, US Coast Guard Reserve
Description
Postcard depicting the Twin Towers, at night, with the Empire State building in between. "World Trade Center | New York, New York" is printed at the bottom.
Postcard depicting the Twin Towers, at night, with the Empire State building in between. "World Trade Center | New York, New York" is printed at the bottom.
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.
