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Rare Photo of Mazda MX-5 Captures 9/11 Aftermath

9/14/2025

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A photo of two individuals washing their Mazda MX-5 emerged from Miatadom, taken on September 24, 2001, shortly after 9/11.
The image features the remains of the south tower of the World Trade Center in the background.
Photographer Jane Tyska confirmed the photo's authenticity, refuting claims of it being fake.
Erik Pendzich, another photographer, captured a similar scene and described the desolate atmosphere in downtown Manhattan.
The parking garage shown in the photo has been demolished and replaced by a memorial.

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A photo of two individuals washing their Mazda MX-5 emerged from Miatadom, taken on September 24, 2001, shortly after 9/11.
The image features the remains of the south tower of the World Trade Center in the background.
Photographer Jane Tyska confirmed the photo's authenticity, refuting claims of it being fake.
Erik Pendzich, another photographer, captured a similar scene and described the desolate atmosphere in downtown Manhattan.
The parking garage shown in the photo has been demolished and replaced by a memorial.