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2 World Trade Center (1971–2001)

The original Two World Trade Center was one of the Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center in New York City. The Tower was completed and opened in 1973 at a height of 1,362 feet (415 m) to the roof, distinguishable from its twin, the North Tower, by the absence of a television antenna. On the 107th floor of this building was a popular tourist attraction, "Top of the World Trade Center Observatories," and on t…

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1971

New York City, New York City, United States

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