An elevator took us to eh 102nd Floor in seconds. Three walls of the elevator turn into a display showing different views of the area, etc. gives visitors the impression that he/she is seeing the buildings in the area at different heights demonstrating how much taller One World Trade Center is. A similar display occurs when one is leaving the Observatory. There is another show on a wall before one moves into the Observatory. Incredible! One has to walk from the 102nd Floor down to the 100th Floor to get to the Observatory. Visitors can stay in the Observatory as long as one desires.
One World Observatory, Freedom Tower - May 31, 2015
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After going through security, one enters this area - bedrock.
Elevator. Every rectangle turns into a video display.
102nd Floor The indoor observatory of Twin Towers was on 107th Floor. The outdoor deck was 1,377 feet above street level. It was the highest in the world when it opened in December 1975.
View from the 102nd Floor. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens. Some windows were covered with curtains. No idea why.
As one goes from 102nd to 100th Floor, one passed the Observation photographers, snack bar, etc. The gift shop is located on the 100th Floor.
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island
New Jersey. Look closely, lower left, and you will see the Colgate Clock.
Looking south
City Pulse. An employee explains various aspects of the City as information is shown on the screens. All photos from this point on were taken from the 100th Floor
The dome on one of the buildings in the World Financial Center
Governors Island. In the distance, Verrazano Bridge. At left, Brooklyn. Foreground, Battery Park.
The Oculus
Northeast view
Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges. Portion of the FDR Drive.
Brooklyn
South Reflecting Pool
Looking north
A close-up of part of area in photo at left
Empire State Building. MetLife Building. What looks like white square, Citi Group Building. To right, and forward of white square, Chrysler Building.
Part of Battery Park City. West Side Highway
Hudson River, northern view
Boats on the Hudson
Celebrity cruise ship docked in Bayonne, New Jersey
Sky Portal. Lots of people sit on floor, seen in photo on right, to take selfies.
The floor of Sky Portal shows what is taking place on the street level in real time.
Another view of the Statue of Liberty.
Another view of Ellis Island.
Governors Island. Brooklyn on left. Verrazano Bridge in the distance.
Northeast view with bridges visible.
Northeast view. Left center, Queensboro Bridge (Ed Koch Queensboro). Roosevelt Island under the bridge. Right is Queens.
Small portion of 102nd Floor
Elevator: Display on the way down. Photo somewhat blurry.
Ticket. $29.39 Standard Admission. I think there was a special rate for individuals over 65. November 28, 2022 - Online Standard Ticket is $37.00. Senior? $36.00. Other tickets are available that offer special experiences.
Photos I almost forgot
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The 1986 Harbor Festival
Activities were taking place all lower Manhattan
South Street Seaport
Circle Line with Miss Liberty in the background
At the Intrepid with Co-workers from SSA - 1992
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The Intrepid Museum
Verda and Mildred having fun. Now who is the man behind Mildred in light color shirt?
Mildred on the deck of the Intrepid
USS Growler (SSG-577)
Verda, Marie and Mildred in Chinatown
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Citi Group (slanted roof), MetLife, Queens on the right.
MetLife, Chrysler building, Queens on the right, Queensboro Bridge, red and white chimneys in Long Island City (Ravenswood Power Plant).
A close-up view of photo above. Chrysler Building on the left. Queensboro Bridge in center, red and white chimneys above bridge. LaGuardia airport in the distance.
Green area: Bryant Park, 42nd Street on the left, back of library on the right, tower in the center is the Bryant Park Hotel.
Northwest view of the City. New Jersey is on the left.
Times Square area
A view of area pointing camera straight down. Part of 5th Avenue visible. Notice the shadow from the Empire State Building?
Zoomed view of photo above. More of 5th Avenue can be seen. See the spire on right of 5th Avenue? St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Roosevelt Island, Queensboro Bridge, Queens, building on the right is United Nations.
The East River Should I take yacht or sailboat to get back to Queens?
Downtown
Triangular structure is the Flat Iron Building, located on 23rd between Broadway and 5th Avenue.
New York Life Building. Cone is gold in color. 51 Madison Avenue, between 26th and 27th Streets
Southern view. In the distance on left, Verrazano Bridge. On the right, Statue of Libertyville for
Southeast view. On left, part of Brooklyn
Western view. New Jersey. Hudson River. Lincoln Tunnel loop, on right, though not clearly visible.
Another westerly view.
Entrance to Lincoln Tunnel, left side in background. Just below the tall building on the right is the Croatian Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, 41st Street.
Looking west
Madison Square Garden
Building almost center of photo - Jacob Javits Convention Center
The Famous Macy*s
The Empire State Building casting a shadow on other buildings in the area.
Visitors enjoying the view.
Chrysler Building, red and white towers in Long Island City.
Central Park. GE Building - Top of the Rock
After flying up to the 86th floor, this pigeon had to rest.
Cover of Brochure The building opened on May 1, 1931
Ticket to the Observatory Paying an additional fee allows one to go to the 102nd floor. Did I pay the fee?
Looking up at the Empire State Building from 34th Street
A banner on one of the poles next to the Empire State Building - The Real New York
34th and 5th Avenue
The Herald Square Towers reflecting off the glass of the mall
Herald Square Towers on the left, mall straight ahead
Some of the businesses in the Herald Center Mall
Is it really "The World's Largest Store"?
South Street Seaport, Pier 17 - October 16, 2011
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Pier 17. November 30, 2022: A new was built in this location. I am yet to visit it. (I am hoping I didn't display these 2 photos on another page.)
Pier 17. Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn on the right
Columbus Circle, Time Warner Building - February 10, 2013 Page HHHH
Eve
Adam
Bryant Park - January 28 & 31, 2013
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Bryant Park as seen from 42nd Street and 6th Avenue
The frozen fountain in Bryant Park
The water continues to flow though part of fountain is frozen
(I am hoping these photos are not displayed on another page.)
The water keeps flowing.
City Pond, skating rink in Bryant Park
A close-up view
Three days later, the fountain is no longer frozen
Another view of the unfrozen fountain. Water coming from top and sides.
Sky view from Bryant Park. Buildings are on 42nd and 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas).
Trees on the north side of the park, looking east.
Chrysler Building from 42nd and 6th
Times Square - November 23, 2014
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Huge digital billboard on the façade of the Marriott Hotel in Times Square
The color kept changing
The always busy Times Square
Billboards for many of the shows
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