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Omaha, Nebraska: 9/11 Wings of Angels, Ball of Hands

It was well-intended, and the stylistic "wings" are nice, but that metal ball of hands is a little creepy.

Omaha City Hall

Address:
S. 19th St., Omaha, NE
Directions:
Southeast corner of Farnam and S. 19th Sts, outside Omaha City Hall.
Admission:
Free.
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Angel Wings, Ball of Hands.

9/11 Wings of Angels, Ball of Hands

In front of the Woodmen of the World Insurance building in downtown Omaha, Nebraska is a large stainless steel sculpture memorializing the victims of 9/11. In the center of the tall upright sculpture is a ball of cast bronze hands from 300 people.

[Phil Pasquini, 07/15/2009]

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