Looking north up Manhattan from the 80th floor.

The WTC Progress Twitter has recently uploaded a number of photos sharing surreal views from the rising One World Trade Center. From the 80^th floor, one can follow the avenues all the way up to the fortress of skyscrapers in midtown, with the Empire State Building as its crowning centerpiece. Meanwhile, from the eastern window, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges appear thin and delicate, dancing gracefully over the East River. Dramatic views from the 84^th floor show downtown New York bathed in fog through a frame of wispy blue scaffolding fabric. Click through for more.

Looking south towards downtown Manhattan and New Jersey from the 84th floor.

Looking east from the 80th Floor.

View of One World Trade Center at night.

by Kelly Chan

posted in Money Shot

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