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Building Material, Recovered

Description
Mangled collection of steel bars, wires, conduit piping, and other materials recovered from the World Trade Center site.
Historical Notes
Rebar, the steel bars used to reinforce concrete, added to the hazards of Ground Zero and presented unique challenges to recovery workers searching for human remains.
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  • Accession Number: C.2011.179.215
  • Dimensions: 240 in X 96 in X 72 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 609.6 cm X 243.84 cm X 182.88 cm
  • Source: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (donor)
  • Credit Line: Recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001
    Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Keywords
Ground ZeroRescue and Recovery
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