One World Trade Center Tower spire rising above NYC

One World Trade Center Tower spire rising above NYC

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The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1,776 feet.

One World Trade Center spire assembly begins

Credit: Andy Rostron

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