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WTC (Observation Deck)
Although the majority of space in the WTC complex was off-limits to the general public, 1 WTC (north tower) had a restaurant on the 107th floor called "Windows on the World", and 2 WTC (south tower) featured a public observation area aptly named "Top Of The World."When visiting the observation deck, visitors would first pass through security checks instated after the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Next, visitors were whisked to the 107th floor indoor observatory and greeted with a 360 degree view of the New York City skyline. Weather-permitting, visitors could take two short escalator rides up from the 107th floor and visit the outdoor portion of the observation deck. At a height of 1,362 feet (415 m), visitors were able to take in a view of the North Tower and New York City unlike any other. On a clear day, it was claimed that visitors could see up to 45 miles (72 km) in any given direction. Windows on the World, was an elegant restaurant known as a place for big celebrations, such as weddings. In its last full year of operation, the year 2000, Windows reported revenues of $37.5 million United States dollars, making it the highest-grossing restaurant in the United States. |
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