The Azure Swimming Pool Still Stands
After the Chernobyl disaster, numerous buildings stayed open so that workers could still access them. The Azure Swimming Pool stayed open in 1998 and was thought to be one of the cleanest areas there.
The Azure Swimming Pool Still Stands
The pool has been abandoned for two decades now. Because of the long-term radiation exposure effects, people are unsure about the actual death toll. It might reach six figures by 2065!
The World Trade Center
While the World Trade Center has 7 buildings in lower Manhattan, the Twin Towers were the most famous. First proposed in 1943, the World Trade Center project began with David Rockefeller’s support.
The World Trade Center
A number of engineers and construction firms worked together to put these plans into action. Elevators were a concern with such a tall building. It was also important to make it wind resistant. Construct started on August 5, 1966 and finished on April 4, 1973.