The History of the World Trade Center Twin Towers
The twin towers of the World Trade Center, an iconic part of New York City’s skyline, have a rich history rooted in the post-World War II era. In 1946, the New York State Legislature authorized a project to create a “world trade mart” in downtown Manhattan, introduced by real estate developer David Sholtz. However, significant plans took shape only in 1958 when David Rockefeller, vice chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank, revealed proposals for a massive complex in Lower Manhattan. Initially, this proposal envisioned a single 70-story building rather than the eventual Twin Towers design.