The World Trade Center has always been an iconic destination in New York City, drawing in thousands of tourists and workers alike.

Before the 9/11 attacks , employees would report to their offices in the sprawling complex while many tourists would take pictures in the plaza or on top of the twin towers.

Sadly, 9/11 took away the essence of that part of New York City during that era.

Eventually, New Yorkers and the U.S. at large remained resilient and rebuilt, erecting the Freedom Tower to show how New York City is still open for business and the 9/11 memorial to show respect for those lives lost.

But a lot of the World Trade Center before 9/11 is not often discussed or shown 24 years later.

Here is a look back in time showing what the World Trade Center looked like before 9/11 and a

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