Redington Beach in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Redington Beach Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park

Photographed By John C. Carter, April 16, 2024

1. Redington Beach Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park Marker

Inscription. Dedicated September 6, 2008

Designed by Vladimir A. Hostomsky

~ Symbolism of the Sculpture ~

Two glass columns are representative of the World Trade Center towers
Chips of broken glass signify the broken hearts of American people
An eternal illumination inside of columns is a symbol that we will never forget September 11, 2001

The Pentagon is represented by the pentagon-shaped base leading up to the columns

There are seven steps representing the seven continents of the world

The circular garden around the perimeter of the sculpture represents our world and the blooming flowers are a symbol of eternal love and life

Erected 2008.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 27° 48.899′ N, 82° 49.063′ W. Marker is in Redington Beach, Florida, in Pinellas County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of 164th Avenue and 2nd Street East, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in Friendship Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160-264 164th Ave, Saint Petersburg FL 33708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Combat Wounded Veterans

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial Equatorial Sundial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Battlefield Cross Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); War Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Mass in Florida (approx. 4.3 miles away); Jungle Prada Site (approx. 4.4 miles away); Panfilo de Narvaez (approx. 4.4 miles away); Plant-Sumner House (approx. 4.6 miles away).

Photographed By John C. Carter, April 16, 2024

2. Redington Beach Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park Marker

Photographed By John C. Carter, April 16, 2024

3. Redington Beach Twin Towers Memorial at Friendship Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.