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Description
Silver-colored pocketknife and money clip that features printed text on the side: "THE WORLD TRADE CENTER | North Tower Building | Topping-Out, Dec. 1970 | The Port of New York Authority."
Historical Notes
A topping-off ceremony celebrating the placement of the last steel beam on the North Tower was held on December 23, 1970. Commemorative souvenirs to mark the accomplishment were distributed to those in attendance.
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  • Accession Number: C.2013.1003.3
  • Dimensions: 1.312 in X 2 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 3.33248 cm X 5.08 cm
  • Source: Rita Sweeney
  • Credit Line: Gift of Rita A. Sweeney, Secretary, WTC-Port Authority in memory of John B. McAvey, Deputy Director, WTC-Port Authority
Keywords
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)World Trade Center: Original Construction
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