World Trade Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Koenig Sphere

Fritz Koenig 1924-2017 German

— Große Kugelkaryatide N.Y. 1971, bronze —

Koenig Sphere marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022

1. Koenig Sphere marker

The inset shows the fountain at its original location at the WTC plaza.

Inscription.
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 “Große 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. Marker 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.

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 named America’s Response Monument

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(a few steps from this marker); Survivor Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Responder Memorial Garden (about 300 feet away); The West Street Building (about 300 feet away); Memorial Glade (about 300 feet away); Anne Frank Tree (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Anne Frank Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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, "Große Kugelkaryatide (Great Spherical Caryatid), 1971"

Also see . . .
1. The World Trade Center Survivor -- Fritz Koenig's "The Sphere". Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. A sign of hope. Deutschland website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Koenig Sphere and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 11, 2022

2. Koenig Sphere and Marker

Koenig Sphere image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

3. Koenig Sphere

Koenig Sphere in its Original Location image. Click for full size.

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 254 times since then and 40 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.