Nov 9, 2020 · The sturdy structure of Federal Hall was threatened by cracks in its foundation and ornamentation. Find out what caused them, and how they were fixed!

By the beginning of the 21st century, Federal Hall contained numerous large cracks. [146] During the September 11, 2001, attacks , which caused the nearby collapse of the World Trade Center 's Twin Towers, 300 people sheltered at the memorial. [ 147 ]

May 16, 2016 · The attack on September 11, 2001, caused half of Federal Hall to crack. Why only half? Because half of the building is built over sandy landfill and the other half over stone.

Dec 9, 2004 · Federal Hall, the striking neo-classical building opposite the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, closed its doors on Dec. 2 for extensive rehabilitation.

May 4, 2010 · Small cracks which had begun appearing in the masonry suddenly widened alarmingly after September 11, 2001. Apparently the impact of the imploding World Trade Center buildings exacerbated the problem.

Jun 8, 2017 · The constant jostling from passing cars and subways below led to structural problems for the Federal Hall Memorial, and over the years, cracks began appearing in its masonry.

In December of 2004, Federal Hall closed for a two-year, $16 million renovation after the collapse of the World Trade Center caused cracks in the structure’s foundation to get worse. While the work was completed, you can still see some of those cracks in the walls today.

Mar 26, 2002 · The National Park Service lacks the necessary operating money to protect Federal Hall's historic artifacts from flooding in the basement, which was once a currency repository when it served...

Jul 1, 2008 · Federal Hall National Memorial, New York, NY Structural repairs and complete renovation of this 1842 marble landmark on Wall Street including movement/vibration monitoring, underpinning, strengthening of masonry and repair of structural cracks

Federal Hall already had cracks in the structure of the building but 9/11 made the cracks bigger.