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Historian Robert Snyder, professor at Rutgers University, reflects on the place the WTC had in New York City in these concluding thoughts.

Historian Robert Snyder, professor at Rutgers University, discusses the history of the WTC neighborhood and its past as a maritime area. He comments on what he hopes the rebuilding will bring.

Historian Robert Snyder, professor at Rutgers University, recounts his experience on September 11th, 2001. (part 3)

Historian Robert Snyder, professor at Rutgers University, recounts his experience on September 11th, 2001.

Historian Robert Snyder, professor at Rutgers University, recounts his experience on September 11th, 2001. (Part 1)

Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99 and her concluding thoughts.

Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99, discusses 9/11 and the World Trade Center effect on her Art, and the way she sees her art.

Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99, describes her own artwork.

Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99, describes the space in which she worked in on the 91ft floor.

Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99, discusses her artist methods.

Helen Thorington used ambient sounds from 9/11 to create a haunting 17 minute soundscape. Helen composed the piece to go with Jo-Anne Green's multi-layered images created in the days after 9/11. Some of the audio Helen worked with was found on…

Artist Francisco Lopez's explains his philosophy about his art and music. He discusses how his art effects him, spiritually and physically and how much he values art/music that isn't rushed.

Artist Francisco Lopez recounts what happened to him on 9/11 and the impact of terrorism has had on him in Spain, and now the world. He then remembers working at the World Trade Center. He thinks about the effect the event has had on the meaning of…

Francico Lopez discusses the many definitions and concepts of music, and the limits of perception within his music and the sounds all around us in the world.

Artist Francisco Lopez remarks about how his work becomes his universe, and recounts the positive reaction he has gotten from people. He relays how most people don't even understand that these sounds he is recording exist because they are merely your…

Artist Francisco Lopez discusses the recording methods and challenges of recording ambient sounds within large buildings. He believes when recording you are facing the reality of the world through a filter: the microphone.

Francisco Lopez recounts his experience visiting the World Trade Center discussing its sheer enormity. He further details the process of exploring a building, and searching for the perfect locations to record to find the proper sound environment.

Artist Francisco Lopez's commentary and explanation about the noises and sounds he recorded within buildings. He discusses the potential of machines and the sounds of buildings, and views these sounds as physiological components to a much larger…

Helen tells the story of her recovery as a widow of a victim of terrorism. She celebrated her rise above trajedy with a party at Windows on the World, only to experience disaster again when 9/11 took the life of her acquaintence Jackie Sayegh.

Tim offers FDNY radio tapes from 9/11. His wife's brother was a firefighter who died during the collapse of the south tower. You can hear his voice on the tape.