Postcard
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2008.878.13
Dimensions: 4 in X 5.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 14.605 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 14.605 cm
Source: Diane R. Semmling
Credit Line: Gift of MST I Diane R. Semmling, US Coast Guard Reserve
Description
Postcard depicting the Statue of Liberty with the Manhattan skyline in the background and the Twin Towers in the center. "Welcome to New York" is printed at the top.
Postcard depicting the Statue of Liberty with the Manhattan skyline in the background and the Twin Towers in the center. "Welcome to New York" is printed at the top.
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.
