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Friday, May 3, 2013

NYC Radio: New Tower Set Atop One World Trade Center


Nine years after its initial ground breaking, One World Trade Center is nearly ready to reach its peak.

The mast that will crown the centerpiece skyscraper at the rebuilt World Trade Center site soared to the buildings roof Thursday, a final step before the spire is hoisted into place at a yet-to-be-announced date. Once installed, the 408-foot spire and radio antenna will bring the tower to a maximum height of 1,776 feet.

The final piece, weighting 22 tons, is a shiny, spaceship-like capsule containing a giant LED beacon that’s expected to shine for miles from the top of the building. A crowd of construction workers and reporters wearing bright green vests watched as a crane lifted the structure from the ground, a process that took several minutes.

The Wall Street Journal noted Thursday also marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, although the event wasn’t meant to coincide; the spire had been scheduled to rise on Monday before weather forced a delay.

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