25 years later: ‘A couple of days before every 9/11 you get that sick feeling in your stomach’
This feature article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks through the lens of a local Irish bar in Manhattan. It explores the changing landscape of the financial district and the personal memories of those who lived and worked in the shadow of the World Trade Center.
Why it matters
It provides a human-interest perspective on the long-term cultural and physical transformation of New York City following a major historical tragedy.
I t is Tuesday now, as it was Tuesday then. The weather that morning – heaven-sent autumnal sunshine and an enormous pure blue sky – has become part of the mythology, part of the canvas of 9/11.
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