This morning the spire that will sit atop One World Trade Center was installed. The spire brings the height of the new building to 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the United States and third tallest in the world. The 408 foot spire will also contain a LED light that once installed can be seen from ten miles away from the building. The LED light will be changed every few months and will hopefully shine like a “beacon of hope just like the Statue of Liberty,” according to Port Authority Vice Chairman Scott Rechler. The Freedom Tower will officially be open in 2014. Watch the spire being installed below.
Source: HuffPost
