Just days after the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, lower Manhattan commemorated another milestone as the final piece of the World Trade Center’s rebuilding wrapped up construction.

The Perelman Performing Arts Center was revealed on Wednesday to mark the beginning of its inaugural season.

The center's chair, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, expressed his excitement at the grand opening ceremony, stating, “There has never been a performing arts center in historic lower Manhattan."

“It is a one-of-a-kind home for theater, music, opera film and more flexible performing spaces that open up new possibilities for artists and audiences, public spaces or community use and free programming and rental spaces for all kinds of special events,” he said.

This 129,000-square-foot building stands adjacent to the World Trade Center Oculus. Board members said a space for arts and culture was always in the blueprint when the city began thinking of how to rebuild the site 20 years ago.

“We have built three essential monuments to make sure people never forget. A place for people to grieve – the memorial; a place for people to learn what happened that day— the museum; and as of right now, we have the performing arts center— a place to celebrate life,” said board member Paula Berry.

Bloomberg said the center will play a crucial role in the continued growth of Lower Manhattan.

“There are more businesses in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001, and twice as many residents,” he said.

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will officially open its doors to the public on Friday, with its first performance scheduled for the following Tuesday.

The inaugural season boasts a lineup of events and performances that celebrate resilience.