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9/11 Destruction

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Debris from the collapse of the Twin Towers in the churchyard at St. Paul's Church near the World Trader Center, a few days after 9/11.

Date Created:
September 2001
Creator:
Obey, David R.

Publication Information

Creator
Obey, David R.
Date Created
September 2001

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012CFL
Legacy ID
WHi 96161

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