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One of the last two segments of the silver spire to be installed on top of One World Trade Center is hoisted to the top of the building

In this photo provided by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, one of the last two segments of the silver spire to be installed on top of One World Trade Center is hoisted on May 2, 2013. (AP/Port Authority of New York and New Jersey) 

Photos: One World Trade Center topped

Take a look at the process of hoisting a silver spire on top of One World Trade Center, bringing the iconic structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.

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      One of the last two segments of the silver spire to be installed on top of One World Trade Center is hoisted to the top of the building

      In this photo provided by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, one of the last two segments of the silver spire to be installed on top of One World Trade Center is hoisted on May 2, 2013. (AP/Port Authority of New York and New Jersey) 

      Photos: One World Trade Center topped

      Take a look at the process of hoisting a silver spire on top of One World Trade Center, bringing the iconic structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.

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