Comments on: WTC Logo Preservation Project

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:29:10 +0000

Tjeerd,

I’m certain the logos aren’t being collected due to their design quality, but because of what they signify — a piece of history.

By: Tjeerd van Sas

Tjeerd van Sas — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:29:33 +0000

I’m wondering how much of this project is for aesthetic reasons. I only like the “Downtown” one of the provided examples, and then I’m not even sure on the usage of type.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:57:37 +0000

Jessica Sideways,

No doubt religion causes many problems, but to suggest it was a purely religions attack is just naive.

By: Jessica Sideways

Jessica Sideways — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:27:04 +0000

I believe pictures like these should be archived so we can talk to our children about 9/11 and the problems with religion and the violence it brings.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:12:04 +0000

Andrew,

It was a bit foggy when I was on the roof of a tower, but even then, the view was absolutely spectacular.

Jacob,

From a cost standpoint, it makes sense to keep the twin tower logos in place until any new construction is complete. I wonder if any will be kept on afterwards (I reckon sentiment will answer yes).

Flor,

Thanks for the info. After you commented, I read how it was just last month when The Port Authority came under fire for trying to remove the ‘Freedom Tower’ name.

According to a recent report on WTC.com, the new project won’t be finished until 36 years after 9/11!

By: Flor

Flor — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:12:24 +0000

As far as I know, plans for the new tower are progressing. Projected completion is 2013. Although, the name “Freedom Tower” has dropped for One World Trade Center from what I’ve read. Apparently the former was a little too inflammatory.

By: Jacob Cass

Jacob Cass — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:01:34 +0000

It is interesting to see how many stores / businesses still keep the logo… I suppose for a variety of different reasons ranging from money to laziness to respect to memories – each would have their own reason for keeping their logo.

By: Andrew Kelsall

Andrew Kelsall — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:34:15 +0000

I’ve been to the WTC back at Uni, and also visited ground zero a couple of years ago, which was a sad sight. I watched the National Geographic channel program about the design of the proposed new WTC designs, but have no idea when/if its going ahead.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:33:14 +0000

Do you know if the plans for Freedom Tower are going ahead? Here's quite a detailed artists rendering.

By: Flor

Flor — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:59:21 +0000

There is certainly a need for preservation now that these logos are tied to history, but I’m curious to find out how the future skyline will impact NY logos once the new World Trade Center is built.