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Nadine Robinson Describes her Art [Interview]
Nadine Robinson, an artist in residence at the WTC World Views Program, created the sound installation "Tower Hollers." She describes what the piece looks like.
Nadine Robinson on her Conceptual Art [Interview]
'Nadine Robinson was an artist in residency at the WTC. Her installation piece Tower Hollers interweaves with the blue collar workers and the WTC's muzac atmosphere and the history of Hollers - traditional work songs. In studio, more subdued. She…
Nadine Robinson Talks About the World Views Program [Interview]
Nadine Robinson, an artist in residence at the WTC World Views Program, created the sound installation piece "Tower Hollers." She descirbes the requirements and demands of the WTC residency, what it was like to have a studio in one of the towers,…
Nadine Robinson's Tower Hollers [Music]
Nadine Robinson, an artist in residence at the WTC World Views Program, created the sound installation piece "Tower Hollers." In it, she interweaves the blue collar workers, the WTC's elevator music, and the history of "hollers," or traditional work…
Carmen and Orlando Remember Their Wedding at the WTC [Interview]
(In Spanish) Carmen Garcia and Orlando Alvarado were married at the WTC in the Valentine's Day Wedding Marathon. Carmen's essay on why she wanted to get married there was also chosen for a prize. They tell of their joy and amazement at the wedding,…
Carmen and Orlando's Wedding Marathon Essay [Interview]
Angela Naraldi, the daughter of Carmen Garcia, talks about her mother getting married in the WTC Valentine's Day Wedding Marathon. She also translates the essay her mother wrote that won her a prize at the ceremony.
Professor Gillespie Introduces Himself [Interview]
Angus Kress Gillespie, a professor at Rutgers University and the author of ''Twin Towers: The Life of New York City's Trade Center,'' introduces himself.
Professor Gillespie Remembers the WTC Window Cleaners [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses former window cleaners of the WTC, one of them an Albanian immigrant who was lost in the 9/11 attacks.
Professor Gillespie Talks About the WTC Corporate Culture [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses how the Port Authority tended to hire World War II veterans to work at the WTC, creating a paramilitary corporate culture.
Professor Gillespie Talks About Morris Miller [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie reads a passage from his book, "Twin Towers," about Morris Miller, a WTC window cleaner and entertainer.
Professor Gillespie Talks About WTC Daredevils [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses Philippe Petit, Owen J. Quinn, and George Willig, who all performed stunts at the Twin Towers.
Professor Gillespie Remembers a Conversation with Sal Marcianti [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses a humorous conversation he had with Sal Marcianti about bartending at the WTC.
Professor Gillespie Remembers Windows on the World [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses a dinner he had at Windows on the World where clouds obstructed the one thing he came there to see.
The Life Expectancy of the WTC [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses a conversation he had with engineer Ray Monti about how long the towers could have lasted.
Professor Gillespie Remembers a Tour of the WTC [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie talks about a tour he took of the WTC and describes how he saw a set of initials written into the concrete stairs.
Professor Gillespie Describes the WTC's Role in Popular Culture [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses how the WTC was very important for popular culture but ignored by architectural scholars.
Professor Gillespie Talks About What the WTC Represents [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie talks about how the WTC is an icon for America, representing the American way of life.
Professor Gillespie Remembers 9/11 [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie describes his experience on September 11 and how it took him all day to realize the enormity of the event.
Professor Gillespie Describes the Layout of the WTC [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie describes the layout of the WTC, providing an audio map for those who have never been there.
Professor Gillespie Talks About WTC Security [Interview]
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the varying security procedures one had to go through on the way to an office, as opposed to the restaurant or observation deck.