Key Chain
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2013.22.2
Dimensions: 4.25 in X 1 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 2.54 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.795 cm X 2.54 cm
Source: David Rice
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph David Kentarontie Rice, Kahnawake Mohawk Native Ironworker
Description
Metal key chain with key ring, snake chain, and rectangular fob with a raised representation of the Twin Towers. The back of the fob has raised text: "World Trade Center | Tower "A" | 110 Floors | 1,370 feet | Topped Out Dec. 1970 | Karl Koch Erecting Co. Inc."
Metal key chain with key ring, snake chain, and rectangular fob with a raised representation of the Twin Towers. The back of the fob has raised text: "World Trade Center | Tower "A" | 110 Floors | 1,370 feet | Topped Out Dec. 1970 | Karl Koch Erecting Co. Inc."
Historical Notes
A topping-off ceremony celebrating the placement of the last steel beam on the North Tower was held on December 23, 1970. Ironworkers who helped build the tower, then known as Tower A, were given commemorative key chains to mark the accomplishment.
A topping-off ceremony celebrating the placement of the last steel beam on the North Tower was held on December 23, 1970. Ironworkers who helped build the tower, then known as Tower A, were given commemorative key chains to mark the accomplishment.
