After 9/11, cities and towns across the country received steel from the fallen Twin Towers. Chosen from an application process, cities and towns had to agree they would use the Ground Zero steel in memorials and public displays.
Other World Trade Center steel became part of the official 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, and 7.5 tons went to build the bow of the Navy ship USS New York. New York City sold 175,000 tons of the remaining steel scrap.
Here's where a database of the pieces in New England: https://tinyurl.com/tnxd97sw
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Hamilton-Wenham coach Jin Pugh following loss to Stoneham.
A tour of Pingree Park on Wenham’s 375
We want to thank Renee Smith for sharing this video of a beached minke whale at Rocky Neck in Gloucester last night. NOAA and the Gloucester Harbor Master escorted the whale to the open ocean after residents helped to free it.
Hamilton-wenham baseball player Adam Parady following 3-1 win over Lowell Catholic in the D4 North Finals.
Hamilton- Wenham baseball coach Reggie Maidment speaks to the media after their 3-1 win over Lowell Catholic in the Division 4 North Finals.
Hamilton-Wenham Baseball Coach Reggie Maidment talks about Excel win in D4 North Semifinals
Hamilton-Wenham Baseball Coach Reggie Maidment speaks with the media after his team defeated No. 7 Excel Academy, 8-0, in the Division 4 North Semifinals June 13.
Luke McClintock talks about 8-0 win over Excel in D4 North Semifinals
Hamilton-Wenham baseball pitcher Luke McClintock speaks with the media after his team defeated No. 7 Excel Academy, 8-0, in the Division 4 North Semifinals June 13.
Hamilton Memorial Day Parade
Wenham Girl Scouts plant flags for Memorial Day
Here’s the HW boat races!
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School walkout
Danvers National coach Dave Gotts following 6-2 loss to Hamilton-wenham.
Final score Hamilton-wenham beats Danvers 6-2. HW Coach Josh Webber after win.
Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle sports editor Christopher Hurley caught up with Generals hoop star Elizabeth Kirchner following Agganis All-Star Game.
Hamilton runner takes on Boston