The new Freedom Tower being constructed in downtown New York City will rise to 1,776 feet once it's completed, making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest building in the world.

Yesterday the last piece of the spire was hoisted to the top of the building.

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The building is set to be open in 2014. Check out some photos from its construction:

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