Rebuilding Ground Zero
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Families of September 11 remains dedicated to supporting a timely and appropriate memorial to remember and honor all the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. We realize that there are many differences in opinion and views on this issue. FOS11 seeks to provide as much information as we can. This section provides links to articles, press releases, memorial groups and information as it is related to rebuilding Ground Zero. We neither support nor oppose any of these groups or websites. Rather, we aim to offer timely updates and provide information as it becomes available.
Foundation To Become National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/NationalSept11memorialFINAL__2___4_.pdf?docID=3521
August 14, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation today announced that it will now be called the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center in order to reflect more fully the Memorial and Museum's commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks as a national tragedy that changed the course of history.
Jumbo Steel For World Trade Center Memorial and Museum Arrives at Port of Savannah After 4,771 Mile Journey
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/SavannahSteelFinal.pdf?docID=3481
August 8, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation today announced that approximately 580 metric tons (638 short tons) of jumbo steel I-beams to be used in the construction of the Memorial and Museum arrived at the Port of Savannah after a 4,771 mile journey.
Plans for Sixth Commemoration Ceremony
July 18, 2007
Due to the ongoing redevelopment at the site, this year's September 11th observance will take place at Zuccotti Park, which is adjacent to the World Trade Cente rsite at Liberty Street between Broadway and Church Street/Trinity Place. This year, responders to the attack will deliver the reading of the names of the victims during the ceremony. Click on the link to read the letter from Governor Spitzer and Mayor Bloomberg.
Letter from Mayor & Governor re 2007 commemoration plans
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation Receives Donation From Airline Ride Across America
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/Airlinerideacrossamerica1__2_.pdf?docID=3301
June 25, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation is to this afternoon receive a donation of $45,000 from Captain Thomas Heidenberger of the Airline Ride Across America, in a ceremony on Capitol Hill. The donation comes from proceeds of the Airline Ride, a cross-country bike ride organized to raise funds and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, particularly the 33 airline employees who died. Heidenberger will present additional $45,000 checks to both the Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 Memorial. Click on the link to read the full press release.
WTC Memorial Foundation Names Joan Gerner Executive Vice President of Design, Construction and Capital Planning
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/GernerFinal.pdf?docID=3241&JServSessionIdr010=0ue9p0pfy3.app2a
June 11, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation today announced naming Joan Gerner as Executive Vice President for Design, Construction and Capital Planning. In this role, Ms. Gerner will be responsible for managing the design and construction for the Memorial, Museum, and Museum Pavilion, working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is overseeing construction on behalf of the Foundation. Ms. Gerner is a trained architect, construction manager and historic preservationist with extensive years of experience managing New York-based projects. Click on the link to read the full press release.
WTC Memorial Foundation Thanks Contributors for Helping to Surpass $300 Million Fundraising Milestone
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/LeadershipdonorsreleaseFINAL.pdf?docID=3201
June 1, 2007
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation Chairman Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today recognized the many donors who helped the Foundation surpass the $300 million milestone. Over $165 million was raised in approximately six months towards the Foundation’s $350 million fundraising campaign.
WTC Memorial Foundation Selects NY Capital Region Trees to be Part of WTC Memorial
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/NYtrees.pdf?docID=3121&JServSessionIdr008=fowuyamdt3.app13b
May 14, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation today selected and began moving 18 oak trees from the New York Capital region so that they may become part of the Memorial honoring those who died in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Click on the link to read the full press release.
WTC Memorial Foundation and Port Authority Award Full Steel Package for Construction of Memorial and Museum
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/Structural_Steel_Package__5_.pdf?docID=3081
May 8, 2007
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that Owen Steel Company, Inc. was selected to provide both the jumbo and structural steel packages for construction of the World Trade Center Memorial and Museum. Owen Steel Company will be responsible for all services required for the supply, fabrication and erection of the structural steel members, including procurement, engineering, trucking, and delivery. The Executive Committee of the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved the award of the full steel package to Owen during a meeting yesterday afternoon. Click on the link to read the full press release.
WTC Memorial Foundation Announces Major Progress in Effort to Build Memorial and Museum
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/April172007BoardMeeting-funds-rev.pdf?docID=3001
April 17, 2007
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation Chairman Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced major progress in the effort to build the WTC Memorial and Museum, with over $300 million in private funds raised to date. Over $165 million was raised in approximately six months towards the Foundation’s $350 million fundraising campaign. Click on the link to read the full press release.
WTC Memorial Foundation Announces $500,000 Donation from Great American Insurance Group
http://www.buildthememorial.org/site/DocServer/Greatamericaninsurance.pdf?docID=2941
March 9, 2007
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation Chairman Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that the Foundation received a $500,000 donation from Great American Insurance Group towards building the Memorial and Memorial Museum. The donation was made last night during an annual management meeting of the company’s leading officers. Click on the link to read the full press release.
The Port Authority of NY and NJ Downtown Restoration Program Website
http://www.pathrestoration.com/drp/index.php
This website provides updates on transportation restoration projects and construction updates at the WTC site after 9/11.
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