Vintage Aerial Photograph Shows World Trade Center's Twin Towers Under Construction in 1971

The World Trade Center beginning to rise over New York City in 1971
The World Trade Center beginning to rise over New York City in 1971
Photo: r/pics

This great vintage aerial photograph shows the World Trade Center's Twin Towers under construction in Lower Manhattan in 1971. Notice how the landfill for Battery Park City has yet to be filled in along the waterfront.

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