Windows on the World.

Windows on the World was an elegant restaurant and adjoining bar that operated between late 1972 and September 11, 2001 in New York City on top floors (106 and 107) of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. It underwent a US$25 million renovation after the 1993 WTC bombing. In 2000, it reported revenues of US$37 million, making it the highest-grossing restaurant in the United States. ^[1] Window of the World entrance sign Window of the World entrance The Window of the World (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the Peoples Republic of China. ... Frédéric Beigbeder (born September 21, 1965) is a French writer, commentator critic and pundit. ... Cover of the U.S. release of the novel. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Windows_on_the_world_window_seats. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Windows_on_the_world_window_seats. ... For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... Singles bar redirects here. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City was completed in 1972 at a height of 417 m (1368 feet), distinguishable from the southern tower (Two World Trade Center) by the huge antenna on the roof. ... For other uses, see World Trade Center (disambiguation). ... For the second attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, see September 11, 2001 attacks. ...

Designed initially by Warren Platner, it occupied 50,000 square feet (4,600 m²) and was located on the north side, allowing guests to look out onto the skyline of Manhattan. The restaurant was not only one of the most respected in New York, but due to the premium location also had high prices. The dress code required jackets for men and was strictly enforced - a man who arrived with a reservation but without a jacket was seated at the bar. ^[2] This article is about the borough of New York City. ...

The bar extended along the south side of World Trade Center 1 as well as the corner over part of the east side. The bar's dress code was more relaxed and it had average prices. The most popular time there was Happy Hour Wednesdays, when there was no cover charge.^{[citations needed]}

Looking out from the bar through the full length windows, one could enjoy breath-taking views of the southern tip of Manhattan, where the Hudson and East Rivers meet. In addition, one could see the Liberty State Park with Ellis Island and Staten Island with the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Liberty State Park is a state park in Jersey City, New Jersey. ... Ellis Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor, was at one time the main entry facility for immigrants entering the United States from January 1, 1892 until November 12, 1954. ... This article is about the borough in New York City. ... Verrazano Bridge redirects here; for the bridge to Assateague Island, see Verrazano Bridge (Maryland). ...

Windows on the World was destroyed during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. At the time of the attack on the World Trade Center, the restaurant was hosting regular breakfast patrons and the Waters Financial Technology Congress. Everyone present in the restaurant when American Airlines Flight 11 penetrated the North Tower perished as a result of the plane's impact and the conflagration that ensued. This included 73 restaurant staff members, 16 waiters, and 71 conference guests. The last people to leave the restaurant on September 11, 2001 before Flight 11 collided with the North Tower were Michael Nestor, Liz Thompson, and Geoffrey Wharton, who departed at 8:44 AM.^[3] The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... Flight 11 redirects here. ...

It is believed that "The Falling Man" was an employee at Windows on the World but it is impossible to conclusively establish his identity.^[4] For the Don DeLillo novel, see Falling Man (novel). ...

On January 4, 2006, a number of former Windows on the World staff opened "Colors," a co-operative restaurant in Manhattan that serves as a tribute to their fallen colleagues and whose menu reflects the diversity of the former Windows' staff. is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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External links

• Archived snapshot of the former WotW website, August 2, 2002
• Last pre-9/11 archived snapshot of the former WotW website, February 1, 2001
• COLORS Restaurant
• WOTW Slim Chance Between Life and Death