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Flight 93 National Memorial
Design and Construction Updates
 
The Design
Timeless in simplicity and beauty,
like its landscape, both stark and serene,
the Memorial should be quiet in reverence,
yet powerful in form,
a place both solemn and uplifting.
               Paul Murdoch, Architect
 
Flight 93 National Memorial has come a long way since Congress authorized its development in 2002. An international competition was conducted to chose the design for the permanent memorial and over 1,000 entries were submitted. The work of Paul Murdoch Architects was selected after a two stage competition. The design will take physical shape during a series of construction phases.
 
Construction Updates
After many years of hard work, Phase 1 of the permanent Flight 93 National Memorial is now complete. The memorial is not yet complete. There are two more phases of constructions. Phase 2 is currently in progress.
 
Please check this website regularly for the latest information on Phase 2 and 3 of construction.  More information will be added to this page soon. 
 
Countdown to Phase 1 Dedication - Phase 1 is complete
 

Phase 1 - Complete

Phase 1 was dedicated on Saturday September 10, 2011

Coming Soon - Phase 2 Construction Updates.
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Memorial Plaza - Complete
 
Construction composite as of 8-14-2011
bioLINIA and Paul Murdoch Architects/NPF
 

The Memorial Plaza is complete
1. Visitor Shelter - Interior work - Complete.
2. Memorial Plaza wall installation -Complete.
3. Cleanup, topsoil placement, and seeding - Complete.
 4. Special Events Area -Complete.
5. Installation of the Memorial Wall of Names-Complete.
6. Ceremonial Gateway and Flight Path Walkway work -Complete.

 
Glass enclosed area of Visitor Shelter July 2011

NPS

Arrival Court and Visitor Facilities - Complete.

  • Visitor Shelter- interior work -Complete.
  • Electrical work - Complete.
    Parking area line striping and arrows-Complete.
  • Restroom building -Complete.
 
Wildflowers blooming across the field of Honor

Paul Murdoch Arhitects

Ring Road and Field of Honor - Complete.

  • Final stages of paving work -Complete.
  • Topsoil on the future site of Memorial Groves - Complete.
  • Wetland seeding and planting - Complete.
 
Paving the Entrance Road - June 2011

NPS

Entrance and Approach Road - Complete

  • Final elements - Complete.
  • Installation of guardrails- Complete.
  • US Route 30 turning lanes - Complete.
  • Final grading and prep work - Complete.
 

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Coming Soon - Phase 2 Construction Updates.
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Site Plan
Phased Construction
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Memorial Plaza June 2011 - Web Cam
Construction Webcam
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Bulldozer moving earth during Phase I construction.
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Did You Know?
Flight 93 National Memorial has now collected oral histories from more than 650 people with direct connection to Flight 93.

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Last Updated: September 30, 2011 at 16:40 MST