World Trade Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Koenig Sphere
Fritz Koenig 1924-2017 German
| | Groίe Kugelkaryatide N.Y. 1971, bronze | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022
1. Koenig Sphere marker
The inset shows the fountain at its original location at the WTC plaza.
This sculpture stood as a symbol of world peace the world trade at the center of the Austin J. Tobin Plaza between the Twin Towers. The Port Authority commissioned Fritz Koenig to create this 25-foot bronze sculpture originally titled Groίe Kugelkaryatide N.Y. , but commonly referred to as the Sphere.
Following September 11, 2001, the Sphere took on additional meaning of hope and resilience when it was recovered from the rubble at Ground Zero and relocated to Battery Park.
Donated by the AXA Nordstern Art Insurance Corporation, the Sphere was returned to the World Trade center here in Liberty Park in 2017 in memory of those who died on September 11, 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 42.631′ N, 74° 0.834′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in World Trade Center. It can be reached from Liberty Street west of Greenwich Street, on the left when traveling west. Located at Liberty Park Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Liberty St, New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: America's Response Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Groίe Kugelkaryatide (Great Spherical Caryatid), 1971 (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Koenig Sphere. The Related marker link to the earlier version (below) has photos taken at The Sphere's earlier locations.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This replaces an earlier marker at the site, "Groίe Kugelkaryatide (Great Spherical Caryatid), 1971"
Also see . . .
1. The World Trade Center Survivor -- Fritz Koenig's "The Sphere".
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022
2. Koenig Sphere and Marker
2. A sign of hope. Deutschland website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2022
3. Koenig Sphere
4. Koenig Sphere in its Original Location
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
