World Trade Center Steel Beam Arrives in Chicago
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has brought a 17,000-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center to Chicago.
Chicago, IL, August 12, 2026 —
A significant artifact from the World Trade Center, a 17,000-pound steel beam, has arrived in Chicago thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
The beam, a remnant from the site of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was transported to the city by the foundation, which is known for its support of first responders and military personnel and their families. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has a mission to honor the legacy of U.S. Army First Lt. Frank D. Weddington, who died on September 11, 2001, and whose last words were, “Let’s roll.” The foundation aims to continue his spirit by supporting those who serve our country and keep its communities safe.
The arrival of the beam in Chicago is part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to preserve the memory of 9/11 and its victims. The specific details regarding the beam’s final destination or any planned public display in Chicago were not immediately available. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been instrumental in various initiatives, including building mortgage-free smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and providing college scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen service members and first responders.
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