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NYC | September 11, 2012

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A Day to Remember!

Empire State Building View

The beautiful September day today was much like the day 11 years ago. However, today I began my day at a closing that took place in an office on the 77th floor of The Empire State Building. It took a while waiting for the bank to show up with the funds but the view of Manhattan was worth the wait.

1 World Trade Center -panynj.gov

After my closing I had to show an apartment in the Village. As I walked along Houston Street (pronouced How Stun) I saw the new Word Trade Center tower from every block I passed by looking downtown. My sense of direction is back!

1 World Trade Center -Sept 11, 2012

There it is! One World Trade Center September 11, 2012

World Trade Center Lower Manhattan


"A new tower rises above the New York Skyline... Al Quaeda is on the path to defeat... and Osama bin Laden is dead."

President Barak Obama September 6, 2012


 

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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Somehow I  knew that this would be the focus of your post today, Mitchell.  You provide beautiful pics, as usual ... along with truths. "Al Quaeda is on the path to defeat... and Osama bin Laden is dead."  Thankfully ... 

Gene

Sep 11, 2012 11:55 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Mitchell....what beautiful photos and what a beautiful tribute.  I, too, like the statement at the end.

Sep 11, 2012 12:40 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I also woke up today with the thought that the weather was exactly the same 11 years ago. I remember it so well. I posted pictures on my blog of the 9/11 Memorial that they have in Eisenhower Park, E. Meadow, Long Island. It's really beautiful.

Sep 11, 2012 12:49 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Mitchell, I believe that this was on the minds of everyone.. and if living in NYC everything is a  constant reminder.

Sep 11, 2012 02:05 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Nice shots, Mitchell.  I so know what you mean about sense of direction.  I get disoriented now when I'm downtown and I avoid looking up.

Sep 11, 2012 09:09 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It's good to see the new tower going up, Mitchell.  Life goes on!  But, we should also never forget this day.

Sep 11, 2012 09:20 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Mitchell. Your pictures are stunning and your reflections even better. Glad you had a really good day.

Sep 11, 2012 11:05 PM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Gene, Barbara, Christine, Jill, Janis, Debbie, Gabe and Sheila thanks for your comments.

I hadn't been inside the Empire State Building in years. It has been totally renovated and restored to it's 1930 art deco glory. It is also now "green" and quite magnificent.

I knew it was 9/11 and I had a closing but when I arrived at the Empire State Building it really hit me. They not only wanted picture ID and my signature they took a picture of me as well. They also called up to the law firm where the closing took place to alert them I arrived in the building and I am on my way up to the 77th floor.  Later in the day seeing One World Trade Center in the distance really hit me again...we will never forget..but we came roaring back! bigger and better! and greater!

I love New York!

G-d Bless America and G-d Bless New York!

Sep 12, 2012 01:07 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Mitchell   thank goodness we can look back and say we have rebuilt ..we will never forget that horrid day and the innocent people that lost their lives

Sep 12, 2012 02:15 AM
Dale Terry
Yadkinville, NC

Thanks for sharing, I bet it is even more awesome in person.

Sep 12, 2012 07:33 AM
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