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HOBART INSTITUTE HELPS PRESERvE 9/11 ARTIFACT
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The panels are reinforced with metal rods and welded
together. The stainless steel is then polished to a glossy
mirror image by Source 1 Alloys/Glenn Grayson who
donated and machined the panels. In the interest of keeping
the piece portable, the base is constructed of mahogany by
Stull Woodworks, Inc. and the towers are bolted to the base.
The work was then encased by an acrylic cover made by
Specialty Plastic Fabrications Inc.
“It is an honor to work on this piece in memory of those who
have served our country and those who lost their lives in the
911 tragedy,” stated Ron Scott, Vice President and General
Manager of Hobart Institute.
It all made perfect sense that Hobart Institute was involved
in the project. Welders-- and indeed some who were trained
at Hobart Institute -- built the original World Trade Center.
Ron Scott holds the 911 artifact on the mahogany base to
“We are excited to be able to lend expertise for this project,” provide a visual image of its location in respect to the twin
said Scott. “It was interesting to watch the development of towers.
the artistic presentation and to know that Troy will be the
home of the artifact for many generations to come.”
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