Memorial

Architect's Journey to Create September 11 Memorial

Architect Michael Arad design "Reflecting Absence" was chosen from 5,200 others. After navigating constant criticism and design hurdles, "Reflecting Absence," the memorial to victims of September 11, 2001, is 16 days from it's unveiling.
26 August 2011 - 1:00pm
Los Angeles Times

Try, Try Again

A local committee in Easton, Connecticut, has made a suggestion on the location of a 9/11 Memorial Site -- the same site that was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission six months ago.
26 June 2009 - 2:00pm
Connecticut Post

Designing a Memorial Befitting Burnham

The author of this article expresses their concern for a potential Daniel Burnham memorial that does little to represent his ideas--or good planning.
4 March 2009 - 8:00am
Chicago Tribune

Pentagon Memorial Previews to Families

The Pentagon Memorial, dedicated to the 194 people killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11th, opened today to families and journalists. Architects Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman sought to evoke individual memories but express a collective whole.
26 May 2008 - 5:00am
WJLA-TV

Land Acquired for Flight 93 Memorial

The families of victims of the hijacked September 11 Flight 93 have secured more than 900 acres of land in Pennsylvania for a permanent memorial.
20 March 2008 - 7:00am
The New York Times
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