Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the destruction of Radio Row, the tower construction by Mohawk Native Americans, and the grandiose advertising stunt that preceded the opening.
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the procedure for choosing Minoru Yamasaki, the WTC architect, and the process of designing the building.
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the history of the idea of building a World Trade Center in New York City. He describes how it came to be a reality through the influences of David and Nelson Rockefeller, the Port Authority, and…
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the harsh criticism directed against the WTC when it was first constructed and how daredevils, Windows on the World, and access to the observation deck calmed the critics.
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses the historical background of the Windows on the World restaurant and explains how it detracted from criticism of the WTC.
Author and professor Angus Kress Gillespie discusses Guy Tozzoli, the former director of the WTC and the current director of the World Trade Center Association.