September 11, 2001 Attacks
The south and east facades of the Verizon Building were heavily damaged in the September 11, 2001 attacks, from the collapse of the adjacent 7 World Trade Center, as well as the collapse of the Twin Towers. No fires were observed in the building on September 11.
The building's older design utilizes thick masonry and gives the building added strength, which helped the building withstand the attacks and remain structurally sound. The building has thick, heavy masonry in the infill exterior walls, which encloses the building's steel frame. Brick, cinder, concrete and other masonry materials encase interior steel columns, beams, girders and other structural elements. The masonry allowed the structure to absorb much of the energy from debris hitting the building. Nonetheless, the building had extensive damage to its east and south facades. Underground cable vaults belonging to Verizon, along with other underground utility infrastructure were also heavily damaged from water and debris.
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Piece of framing from 7 World Trade Center up against the damaged Verizon Building
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Damage to the 210 Washington Street (east) face of the Verizon Building and debris from the collapse of 7 World Trade Center
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The Verizon Building under repair in 2001
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Southern facade of Verizon Building overlooks Ground Zero in July, 2002. Snapshot through chain link fence.
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