5 World Trade Center Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
5 World Trade Center was a 9-story low-rise office building built 1970-1972 at New York's World Trade Center. It suffered severe damage and partial collapse on its upper floors as a result of the September 11, 2001 attack. The entire building was demolished by January 2002 as part of the WTC removal project.5 WTC was a steel-framed office building, with 9 stories. The structure was "L"-shaped and occupied the northeast corner of the WTC site. Overall dimensions were 330 ft x 420 ft, with an average area of 120,000 square feet per floor.
The World Trade Center station of the New York City Subway's E train was located under the building, and access into the station was available through the building. Shops and restaurants were in the building's underground concourse.
(floor(s) indicated in parentheses, if known)
Floors 4 through 9 suffered partial collapse and/or fire damage. Floors 1-3 were undamaged. Some of the collpase was due to impact from steel and debris from 1 World Trade Center (North Tower). Other collapsed sections were due to fire damage. Portions of internal collapse and burnout were found on upper floors, mainly floors 6-8. The exterior facade suffered severe fire damage. The upper floors (5-9) were on fire after the second tower collapse.
The last standing section of 5 WTC was removed by January 2002. This is an Article on 5 World Trade Center. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About 5 World Trade Center Tenants
Damage resulting from 2001 attack