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Salem, Virginia: Brick Company 9/11 Memorial

Steel beams from the 33rd to 36th floors of the North Tower of the World Trade Center support a flagpole formerly on the front lawn of a brick company. Company liquidated in 2015; ill-conceived auction of memorial cancelled. Town instead moved it to the Fire Dept.

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World Trade Center flag pole monument

The Old Virgina Brick Company has erected a monument to the World Trade Center: A flagpole made from a steel beam from the rubble of the towers. It's easily visible from west main street in Salem.

[Anon., 05/25/2003]

Brick Company 9/11 Memorial

Fire Station No. 1

Address:
105 S. Market St., Salem, VA
Directions:
Fire Station No. 1. Downtown, on the southwest corner of S. Market St. and E. Calhoun St.
Admission:
Free
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