EarthCam Releases 25-Year Timelapse of World Trade Center Rebuilding After 9/11
EarthCam has unveiled an extraordinary timelapse showcasing 25 years of the World Trade Center's reconstruction following the September 11 attacks. The project began immediately after the tragedy, providing live footage to assist first responders. Over the years, the footage has documented the development of important structures, including One World Trade Center and The Oculus, with ongoing filming for 2 World Trade Center. Brian Cury, the company's founder, highlighted the remarkable advancements in imaging technology, which progressed from low-resolution to breathtaking 80,000-megapixel quality. This tribute also remembers the lives lost on that tragic day, with reflections by Associated Press photographer Richard Drew.
Key facts
- EarthCam published a 25-year timelapse of the World Trade Center rebuild after 9/11
- EarthCam installed a livestreaming camera days after the attacks to aid rescue efforts
- The timelapse documents One World Trade Center, The Oculus, 3 World Trade Center, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, and the Perelman Performing Arts Center
- Construction continues on 2 World Trade Center
- EarthCam founder and CEO Brian Cury spoke to Spectrum News about the project
- EarthCam's imagery technology advanced from about a twelfth of a megapixel to 80,000-megapixel imagery
- The timelapse is dedicated to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and honors first responders, recovery workers, and construction professionals
- Associated Press photographer Richard Drew discussed his photo of a falling man on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Entities
Artists
- Brian Cury
- Richard Drew
Institutions
- EarthCam
- Spectrum News
- PetaPixel
- Associated Press
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Ground Zero
- One World Trade Center
- The Oculus
- 3 World Trade Center
- St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
- Perelman Performing Arts Center
- 2 World Trade Center