One World Trade Center Tower spire rising above NYC

One World Trade Center Tower spire rising above NYC

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Workers prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012, in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane.

One World Trade Center spire assembly begins

Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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