One World Trade Center rises, providing breathtaking view of Manhattan

One World Trade Center rises, providing breathtaking view of Manhattan:

By John Makely, msnbc.com

A 180 degree composite panoramic image taken from the 69th floor of One World Trade Center the week that it rose above the Empire State building to the north.

John Makely / msnbc.com

One World Trade Center is illumated in the early morning hours as the building reaches 100 stories and rose higher than the Empire State Building.

John Makely / msnbc.com

One World Trade Center electrician Victor Rosario takes his lunch break at a window on the 35th floor overlooking the 9/11 Memorial.

John Makely / msnbc.com

Visitors pay their respects at the 9/11 memorial, as seen from the 35th floor of One World Trade Center.

John Makely / msnbc.com

Work continues on One World Trade Center as the building reached 100 stories and approached the height of the Empire State Building.

John Makely / msnbc.com

Work continues on One World Trade Center as the building reached 100 stories and approached the height of the Empire State Building.

One World Trade Center is well on its way to a planned 1,776 feet tall, reaching 100 stories this week. We were given the opportunity to spend some time on the site and Rock Center interviewed several construction workers who work there everyday. While many of us feel a sense of pride watching the massive structure grow on a daily basis, these workers are changing the skyline of New York and honoring those lost with every piece of steel.
Related links:
9/11 firefighter : Pride in his heart, dust in his lungs
An illuminated view of the National 9/11 Memorial