Remembering the Twin Towers

We'll probably never forget the horrifying sight of New York's Twin Towers in flames. We watched the destruction again and again on the news. But what did the Twin Towers look like before September 11, 2001? As we honor the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, these pages pay homage to the buildings that were destroyed.

• The WTC Twin Towers: Designed for Strength
  Facts about the World Trade Center towers, with quotes from architect Minoru Yamasaki
• World Trade Center, 1970-2001
  Photos of the Twin Towers.
• Books About the World Trade Center
  For anyone who wishes to delve into the history of the Twin Towers, these four titles are must-reads.

^{Photo: Aluminum and steel lattice formed the facade of the New York World Trade Center. This black and white photo was taken in 1982. Two of the trident-shaped beams have been salvaged to be placed in the National 9/11 Museum. © Daniel Stein / iStockPhoto}