September 11 Digital Archive Photos

This picture was taken along one of the barricades outside the American embassy on Sept. 12, 2001. The flowers piled higher and higher and thousands upon thousands of people came to the vigil every night.

The Cross

me and my cousin in liberty island april 2001

For several weeks after the attack, the smoke and odor from the ongoing burning towers was often unbearable. Those of us who worked in the area could not hide, even in our offices, from this strange aroma. This man felt he had a solution. When he…

Photograph taken 01/12/02 from Empire State Building at sunset, looking towards lower Manhattan.A sad image of what there once was.We felt that we could not leave New York without visiting Ground Zero.Our thoughts from England.

Through all the destruction and chaos even nature raised it's head to lend a helping hand. Even in devastation beauty rains supreme.

Artist: Anthony Martinez Painting Title: Ascending Date: September 2001 Medium: oil on canvas and 5% acrylic Signature: Signed This is a very special painting done in memory of all those who risked there lives in the line of duty on September 11,…

On a farm in Michigan, one of the many with an American Flag

Me on the top of WTC in Feb.1998

South Manhattan from Liberty Island

I took this picture when I visited New York city as a 12 year old child in 1995. I never dreamed that in 6 years, the towers would be gone. I treasure this picture, because one day, I can tell my own children that their mother was able to see the…

The towers remind me of my new heritage.
A peaceful Remembrance Day to all.

Copyright, Bob Pugh, 2001

Photograph of the Pentagon burning as seen from an office building
on Penn. Avenue in Washington, DC.

What I saw less than 30 seconds after the first plane hit Tower One. I thought it was an earthquake before I ran to my terrace and took this photo. The Towers are just behind the building in front. The huge TV antenna is atop Tower One.

Chelsea Piers was set up as a makeshift hospital. 3 hours earlier this was an empty warehouse.

Images during attack taken from Atlantic Basin by construction superviser.

I was born and raised in NYC. This was my first trip back to NY since 9/11. I visited Ground Zero to pay my respects. This was very emotional for me. I love this picture of the Cross...with American flags on each side. GOD Bless America and New York…

My Mother tool this picture years ago while on a trip to New York. Not sure of the date. What a beautiful site!