1 World Trade Center

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When it was completed in 1972, 1 WTC became the tallest building on Earth, unseating the Empire State Building after a 40 year reign.

Architect:

Opened:

  • Dec 1970

Floors:

  • 110

Building Function:

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Height With Antenna/spire:

  • 526.3 m (1727 ft )

Also known as:

  • North Tower,
  • 1 WTC,
  • Building One,
  • Tower 1

Architecture

Architect

Minoru Yamasaki

Minoru Yamasaki (山崎實, Yamasaki Minoru, December 1, 1912 – February 7, 1986) was an American architect of Japanese descent, best known for his design of the twin towers of the World Trade Center buildings 1 and 2. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century and his firm,...

Address

1 World Trade Center Address

1 World Trade Center
New York City New York
United States of America

Building Complex:

Floor Space:

  • 400,000 m² (4305570 ft² )

Construction Started:

  • Aug 5, 1966

Structural Height:

  • 417 m (1370 ft )

Destruction Date:

  • Sep 11, 2001

Destroyed By:

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Location

Address

1 World Trade Center Street address

1 World Trade Center
New York City New York
United States of America
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