World Trade Center attack memorabilia left at Union Square Park and other parks and locations in 2001
Description
After the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001 people placed memorabilia in New York City parks. The accession contains a variety of materials left at the Union Square Park, Battery Park, Broadway and Dey Street, and other locations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The materials were removed and stored at Hamilton Fish Park. In June 2002, they were offered to the Archives. Included are artifacts, art works, banners, clothing, flags, flyers, photos, posters, stuffed animals, and other items. The most numerous items are the origami paper cranes. Some of the items were packed in boxes according to type but many of the materials are oversize and will be difficult to store. A large portion of the materials are soiled because they were placed outdoors and subject to weather conditions.
Extent
80 cubic feet
Dates
2001 September 11-25
Record Groups
Names
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Parks and Recreation (Organization)
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