150 Greenwich Street

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/150-greenwich-street

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is 150 Greenwich Street?863 feet (263 meters)
2. When was 150 Greenwich Street built?2015
3. What is the location?150 Greenwich Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States
4. What is the architect?Fumihiko Maki
5. Why is 150 Greenwich Street important after 9/11?It was built to honor the people who were lost on September 11, 2001. The building shows New York City’s strength and hope for the future.
6. Who designed 150 Greenwich Street?The architect who designed the building is Fumihiko Maki. He created a glass façade that lets light in.

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