History
To build 1 Liberty Plaza, the famous Singer Building, was demolished in 1968. Finished in 1908, it was once the world's tallest building. Also the former City Investing Building adjacent to it was torn down, so 1 Liberty Plaza could be constructed at this site until 1972.
The building had a substantial renovation in 1989, which involved the creation of a new lobby and elevator system. The lobby and elevators have an extensive security system, and the building has a connection to the New York City Subway in the basement.
The building sits next to the World Trade Center site. Following the events of September 11, 2001, the building had broken windows and light facade damage. Brooks Brothers on the ground floor of the building was used as a temporary morgue in the days following the attack.
As of 2006, it is the 188th tallest building in the world.
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