World Trade Center tourist souvenirs - September 11: Bearing Witness to History

This souvenir Christmas ornament, marked “Peace on Earth, World Trade Center, New York,” was recovered from the building debris.

Location: World Trade Center

Source: Gift of the Police Department - City of New York

-Firefighter doll

World Trade Center tourist souvenirs
Description: This collection of World Trade Center tourist souvenirs was recovered from the debris of the World Trade Center.

Context: As the tallest buildings in a city of tall buildings, the Twin Towers were an icon of capitalism and a major tourist destination. Every day, thousands of visitors purchased tickets and boarded the large express elevator to the observation deck located on the 107th floor of the south tower.


	Reverse side of Christmas ornament Transcript: PEACE ON EARTH WORLD TRADE CENTER NEW YORK

	Souvenir key chain Transcript: top of the world WORLD TRADE CENTER NEW YORK CITY

	"...there were really no large objects recovered..." William Yeingst September 11 Collecting Curator. Museum Specialist, Division of Social History

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