Apr 2, 2013

On April 2, 2013, members of the media were granted access to the One World Observatory, a room on the 100th floor of One World Trade Center with 360-degree panorama views. The space will be open to the public in 2015, about a year after the Freedom Tower is expected to be completed.

: One World Observatory is situated more than 1,250 feet over lower Manhattan and will open to the public in 2015. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: The Manhattan Bridge is seen from the One World Observatory. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

: The rising sun hits the side of One World Trade Center. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

: Members of the media take pictures of New York through the windows of the 100th floor observation deck. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

: The Empire State Building is visible in the distance as a worker cleans the windows. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

: A tug boat passes under the Brooklyn Bridge, as seen from the One World Observatory. (Stan Hondastan/Getty Images)

: People look at the view as officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey give a preview to the news media. (Stan Hondastan/Getty Images)

: Officials from The Durst Organization, Legends Hospitality LLC and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey gave a presentation. (Stan Hondastan/Getty Images)

: Visitors stand near the windows. When the space opens in 2015, it will include a pre-show theater, multiple spaces that allow for panoramas of the New York City region and numerous dining options. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)