Rays of Sunlight Shine on the American Flag

Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

    Support Groups Advertised on Wall

    Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

      Thai House Cafe 151 Hudson Street

      Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

        The American Flag Flies in Rays of Sunlight

        Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

          Hoboken, September 23, 2001

          ​East Villager Charles Kramer regularly bicycled to Hoboken​. These ​photos ​donated by Charles Kramer were taken ​on 9/23/2001 close to midnight in Hoboken following 9/11.​ Many people who worked in the World Trade Center commuted from Hoboken.

            Hoboken PATH Entrance, Missing People Posters, September 23, 2001

            ​East Villager Charles Kramer regularly bicycled to Hoboken​. These ​photos ​donated by Charles Kramer were taken ​on 9/23/2001 close to midnight in Hoboken following 9/11.​ Many people who worked in the World Trade Center commuted from Hoboken.

              Hoboken PATH Entrance, Missing People Posters (2), September 23, 2001

              ​East Villager Charles Kramer regularly bicycled to Hoboken​. These ​photos ​donated by Charles Kramer were taken ​on 9/23/2001 close to midnight in Hoboken following 9/11.​ Many people who worked in the World Trade Center commuted from Hoboken.

                View From Hoboken, Fires Still Burning, September 23, 2001

                ​East Villager Charles Kramer regularly bicycled to Hoboken​. These ​photos ​donated by Charles Kramer were taken ​on 9/23/2001 close to midnight in Hoboken following 9/11.​ Many people who worked in the World Trade Center commuted from Hoboken.

                  Views From Hoboken, Fires Still Burning, September 23, 2001 (2)

                  ​East Villager Charles Kramer regularly bicycled to Hoboken​. These ​photos ​donated by Charles Kramer were taken ​on 9/23/2001 close to midnight in Hoboken following 9/11.​ Many people who worked in the World Trade Center commuted from Hoboken.

                    Smoke in the Night Sky on the Evening After 911

                    Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                      Smoke Rises in the Effort to Extinguish it

                      Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                        Closeup of NYC Environmental Protection Van

                        Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                          Dark Smoke Descending onto Cars on the West Side

                          Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                            Destruction of WTC Creating Thick Smoke

                            Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                              Looking South at Smoke Pouring Over the West Side

                              Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                View of Smoke Lower Manhattan from 335 Greenwich Street

                                Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                  View South from 335 Greenwich Street

                                  Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                    Windows of a Car Destroyed covered in Dust

                                    Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                      WTC7 as seen From 335 Greenwich Street

                                      Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                        Dust and Fallout from the WTC inside a Car Parked Nearby

                                        Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                          Falling WTC Dust and Smoke

                                          Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                            Firefighters Crossing at Reade and Hudson Streets

                                            Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                              Flowers Laid on Crushed Cars

                                              Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                Flowers on top of Destroyed Cars

                                                Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                  Looking South Toward WTC from Church and Duane Streets

                                                  Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                    Red Cross Emergency Stations Set Up on Greenwich Street

                                                    Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                      Smoke Rising over 275 Greenwich Street

                                                      Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                        Closeup of Lillies Laid in the Wheel of a Destroyed Car

                                                        Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                          Collapsed WTC 7 from 335 Greenwich Street

                                                          Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                            Crane Working at Crumbling WTC3 from 335 Greenwich Street

                                                            Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                              Crane Working Through Smoke at WTC3 from Greenwich Street

                                                              Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                                Crushed Cars Piled on top of Each other

                                                                Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                                  Crushed Con-Edison Vehicle

                                                                  Tribeca resident Richard Corman documented the horrific destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, from his roof at 335 Greenwich Street, and the surrounding area in the days following 9/11.

                                                                    Tower 1 Burning seen from Franklin and Hudson

                                                                    Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                                                                      Tower 1 Burning with 97 Hudson in Foreground (2)

                                                                      Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                                                                        Tower 1 Burning with 97 Hudson in Foreground (3)

                                                                        Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                                                                          Tower 1 Burning with 97 Hudson in Foreground (4)

                                                                          Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                                                                            Tower 1 Burning with 97 Hudson in Foreground

                                                                            Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.

                                                                              New Yorkers Watch in Disbelief as Tower 1 Burns

                                                                              Professional photographer Robert A. Ripps took these images of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and of Ground Zero and its surroundings in the days and weeks following 9/11.