When was the twin towers built?

The design and construction of the World Trade Center, most centrally its twin towers, involved many other innovative techniques, such as the slurry wall for digging the foundation, and wind tunnel experiments. Construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower began in August 1968, and the South Tower in 1969. read more

The first tenant moves into Five World Trade Center (Northeast Plaza Building). April 1973. The World Trade Center is dedicated on April 4. January 1974. U.S. Customs Service moves into Six World Trade Center. August 1974. Tightrope artist Philippe Petit performs an unauthorized walk between the Twin Towers on August 7. read more

The twin towers were built in the borough of Manhattan [Specifically The Financial District on the following streets Church St, Liberty St, Vesey St, and West St.] in New York City, New York. read more