World Trade Centre

December 1984

Just before Christmas 1984, I was in New York City with Rob Michael. We had a few days spare before heading into Connecticut to spend Christmas in New Canaan. One day we walked from mid-town New York, where we were staying, to the southern end of Manhattan, and went up to the viewing area (the top floor and roof) of the World Trade Centre. These photos are the ones I took, and show a view of New York no longer possible.

From Afar

Empire State Building in the smog - from RCA Building; WTC in background

A view from Rockefeller Centre, looking towards the Empire State Building and also showing the World Trade Centre twin towers, and how much they stand out above the other buildings. Remember this was 1984, so I am sure the skyline has changed somewhat since then! The Empire State Building is the tallest, about mid-image, while the WTC buildings are the next tallest to the right, not clearly visible as two buildings in this smaller image.

From World Trade Centre

From World Trade Center: Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges over East River

The Manhattan Bridge (left) and the Brooklyn Bridge (right) over the East River. Looking roughly east.

Downtown Brooklyn (Long Island) from World Trade Center

Brooklyn and Long Island, with Long Island Sound in the distance.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from World Trade Center

Looking south east over The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Statue of Liberty (under repair) from World Trade Center

The Statue of Liberty, undergoing major renovations at the time. Looking roughly south east.

Ellis Island (refugee reception area) from World Trade Center

Ellis Island, the place where immigrants first landed when arriving from Europe. Also looking roughly south east.

New York sea port entrance from World Trade Center

New York Harbour south of Manhattan, and showing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge across the entrance.

Verrazano Narrows Bridge - to New York Ports from World Trade Center

Close up of Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

Ferry Terminal across Hudson River from World Trade Center

The New Jersey ferry terminal. A number of people (the 'walking wounded') were moved to New Jersey today, probably to this area. It was also suggested that the bodies will be moved here when recovery starts.

Jersey City and Newark, NJ from World Trade Center

Looking into New Jersey, across Jersey City, roughly west from the World Trade Centre.

Empire State Building seen from World Trade Center

The Empire State Building, and also the Rockefeller Centre, from where the first photo above was taken. The Rockefeller Centre is the building behind the white topped, white framed building to the left of The Empire State Building.

George Washington Bridge over Hudson River into New Jersey from World Trade Center

The George Washington Bridge.

Buildings in Lower Manhattan from World Trade Center

A couple of interesting buildings in lower Manhattan.

NE from World Trade Center - Long Island and LaGuardia Airport

Wide angle view looking roughly north west, over the East River, and showing parts of the Long Island.

Long Island looking towards Kennedy Airport from World Trade Center

Islands require bridges and tunnels! From left to right these are the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Referred to as the "BMW" bridges.