Frequently Asked Questions for 9/11 and the WTC History of the World Trade Center What was the design of the World Trade Center Complex?
The World Trade Center complex (WTC) consisted of 7 buildings and six below-ground levels, spread across approximately 16 acres. 1 WTC and 2 WTC were the Twin Towers (north and south respectively). 3 WTC was the Marriott Hotel, and 4 and 5 WTC were low-rise commercial office buildings. The Port Authority police desk was also located in 5 WTC. 6 WTC, a low-rise structure, served as the headquarters for US Customs service in the region. 7 WTC was a high-rise office building, located across Church Street from the main 16-acre site, to the north. Buildings 1-6 were connected by an underground mall (the concourse), which was the largest enclosed shopping center in New York City. Below-ground levels contained public parking, mechanical equipment rooms, and the WTC Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) railroad terminal. Who owned and operated the WTC and when was it constructed? The World Trade Center site has been owned by the Port Authority of NY & NJ since it was authorized by the states of
