9/11 then and now: Photos show how the World Trade Center area has changed
Summary
This article shows how the area around the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City, has changed in the 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It uses photos from 2001 and 2026 to compare the neighborhood before and after redevelopment and memorial efforts.Key Facts
- The article features photos of Lower Manhattan taken before and after the 9/11 attacks.
- The World Trade Center was destroyed in the 2001 attacks and has since been rebuilt with new buildings like One World Trade Center.
- Some parts of the area have been redeveloped completely, while others look much the same as they did 25 years ago.
- The Tribute in Light memorial is visible in the 2026 photos as a way to honor those lost.
- Sites near Ground Zero, such as restaurants and stores, have changed businesses or uses over time but retain some original architecture.
- A Burger King near the site was once used as a temporary police headquarters after the attacks and still exists today.
- The article aims to visually show the recovery and change in the neighborhood since 2001.
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