“This is the flag that I chose to fly following September 11th. Then, it seemed to have a different meaning, especially in New York. It served as a symbol of mourning and solidarity. A symbol that regardless of all of our individual backgrounds, we were experiencing these events together – people united in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Flags hung from every building in the city like honorable Purple Heart badges. The city was wounded but prouder now more than ever.

Friends have fun in an environment fueled by positive energy and overwhelming New York pride.

This is a drawing which proposes a new World Trade Center by Jabiel Jimenez. Jabiel has created many new visions of how the World Trade Center could be rebuilt to symbolize the strength of the city. The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation has acknowledged his proposals. Jabiel has lived on our block at Havemeyer and Grand Streets for over 30 years and was the first exhibitor in our Community Collections window.

These memorial candles were burned in the days immediately following September 11th.