NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS - Page 1786

RobEss · #**35701** Posted **Sep 15, 2014, 10:59 PM**

Taken yesterday :

Nexis4Jersey · #**35702** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 2:52 AM**

my recent WTC photos

004 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

058 by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

Electricity & World Trade Center & Passaic River by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

Lower Manhattan and New Jersey Gold Coast seen from Newark Bay by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

NYguy · #**35703** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 1:39 PM**

September 15, 2014

We're getting there...

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4. The (northern) entrance that dare not speak its name, or the tower jumps 6 ft.

5. The west entrance, from which we will enter to get to the observation deck...

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7. The southern entrance, from which the height is based...

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NYguy · #**35704** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 1:59 PM**

Just wanted to post this rendering with views of the Freedom Tower from a proposed new gondola system...

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article...n-to-manhattan

N830MH · #**35705** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 7:42 PM**

Great idea!!! I am pretty sure that they will consider it. It will help to eased the congestion. It is right choice. I bet they will take on Skyway instead of going on subway.

NewYorque · #**35706** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 7:59 PM**

Just a stupid question, but...

Now that 1WTC will be soon complete and has a lot of space on its rooftop to install antennas and communication gears,... is it possible that they remove the antenna on the top of the Empire State Building?

The antenna on the ESB is really ugly... and it was not supposed to be there, according to the initial plans. And it feels like half of the ESB is a big antenna (because of the upper part that is thinner than the lower part).

chris08876 · #**35707** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 8:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorque

Just a stupid question, but...

Now that 1WTC will be soon complete and has a lot of space on its rooftop to install antennas and communication gears,... is it possible that they remove the antenna on the top of the Empire State Building?

The antenna on the ESB is really ugly... and it was not supposed to be there, according to the initial plans. And it feels like half of the ESB is a big antenna (because of the upper part that is thinner than the lower part).

The ESB makes from that antenna. It wouldn't make sense from a business perspective.

NYguy · #**35708** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 10:24 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorque

Just a stupid question, but...

Now that 1WTC will be soon complete and has a lot of space on its rooftop to install antennas and communication gears,...
is it possible that they remove the antenna on the top of the Empire State Building?

NO. Some stations will use it as a backup, and some stations may not move at all. It hasn't been decided yet who, if any, will move back to the WTC site.

Medic28497

StrongIsland · #**35709** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 5:27 AM**

So is this tower going to get a sign already? I'm eager to see what it's going to look like...

NYguy · #**35710** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 8:24 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrongIsland

So is this tower going to get a sign already? I'm eager to see what it's going to look like...

Haven't seen one yet. Hopefully it will be traditional, and not something like the logo. Safw bet is on traditional.

ArtDecoRevival · #**35711** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 12:28 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorque

Just a stupid question, but...

Now that 1WTC will be soon complete and has a lot of space on its rooftop to install antennas and communication gears,... is it possible that they remove the antenna on the top of the Empire State Building?

The antenna on the ESB is really ugly... and it was not supposed to be there, according to the initial plans. And it feels like half of the ESB is a big antenna (because of the upper part that is thinner than the lower part).

I don't know, but I'll tell you what. That antenna was a life-saver in the months after 9/11, when the WTC's original communication mast was taken out.

CityGuy87 · #**35712** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 12:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by ArtDecoRevival

I don't know, but I'll tell you what. That antenna was a life-saver in the months after 9/11, when the WTC's original communication mast was taken out.

Since they added LED lights to the ESB's mast, the nightly lighting scheme looks even better.

Definitely gives 1 WTC's spire lighting a run for its money...

ArtDecoRevival · #**35713** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 12:37 AM**

Yeah, the ESB antenna doesn't really bother me. The LED lights are really a saving grace for the ESB's, One WTC's, and other antennas around the city.

No doubt One WTC's original spire would have looked better during the day, but could they have installed LEDs into the randome for the nightly light shows like they have without it?

Sic'EmBears · #**35714** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 2:57 AM**

Why is there a light blue band in the middle of the tower in post no. 35703?

mrjoanofarc · #**35715** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 3:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sic'EmBears

Why is there a light blue band in the middle of the tower in post no. 35703?

There used to be a big stairwell/construction rig going all the way to the top until (someone more knowledgeable answer here). I think once the dirt & grime gets washed away, it should all look uniform.

jordancamina

Edit: But then again, I see discoloration on the west side (where there was no gear), so I'm not sure:

http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Roa...81508.jpg.html

upward 2000 · #**35716** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 5:20 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by CityGuy87

Since they added LED lights to the ESB's mast, the nightly lighting scheme looks even better.

Definitely gives 1 WTC's spire lighting a run for its money...

Is 1 WTC's beacon working?

drumz0rz · #**35717** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 2:21 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjoanofarc

Edit: But then again, I see discoloration on the west side (where there was no gear), so I'm not sure:

http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Roa...81508.jpg.html

They left a strip of 2 windows open for a few month during construction. When they filled it in, the existing windows had already been pretty dirty. You won't see it once they wash it.

drumz0rz · #**35718** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 2:21 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjoanofarc

Edit: But then again, I see discoloration on the west side (where there was no gear), so I'm not sure:

http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Roa...81508.jpg.html

They left a strip of 2 windows open for a few month during construction. When they filled it in, the existing windows had already been pretty dirty. You won't see it once they wash it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by upward 2000

Is 1 WTC's beacon working?

Every time I look over at it the beacon is off. It wasn't on for 9/11 as far as I could tell.

kpdrummer82 · #**35719** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 3:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjoanofarc

There used to be a big stairwell/construction rig going all the way to the top until (someone more knowledgeable answer here). I think once the dirt & grime gets washed away, it should all look uniform.

jordancamina

Edit: But then again, I see discoloration on the west side (where there was no gear), so I'm not sure:

http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Roa...81508.jpg.html

Actually, believe it or not, there was a service elevator on each side at one point. They have barely done any cleaning of the windows which is why you see different varieties of dirtiness.

upward 2000 · #**35720** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 4:04 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumz0rz

They left a strip of 2 windows open for a few month during construction. When they filled it in, the existing windows had already been pretty dirty. You won't see it once they wash it.

Every time I look over at it the beacon is off. It wasn't on for 9/11 as far as I could tell.

I wonder what is up with that. Problems?