For thirty years this sculpture stood in the plaza at the World Trade Centre. 'The Sphere' was created by Franz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged on September 11, 2001 but survived enough to be moved to Battery Park in 2002 as a memorial to all who lost their lives.
Added:
22nd Apr 2009
Subjects:
Art and Design, Citizenship, Geography, History, Religious Education
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
sculpture new york battery park world trade centre koenig
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Sculpture at Battery Park
