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B&W Photos of NYC Construction Workers (36 pics)

Posted in Lifestyle » Retro   16 Dec 2011   / 6474 views

These old photographs show how New York’s skyscrapers were built and how dangerous the work of construction workers was.

 

Workers Memorial Monument


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terer 5 month s ago
these guys are the true heroes of America and represent the spirit that so many forgot exist..
       
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psycho 5 month s ago
Zero safety measures
       
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GOODSTUFF4U 5 month s ago
safety first
http://goodstuff4u.multiply.com/
       
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Mr. Ree 5 month s ago
That might help explain why the average life span of a construction worker in those days was only 34.
       
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Enter your name 5 month s ago
Im getting dizzy looking at some of the photos. As an old construciton worker myself I feel immensly proud over what theese people accomplished !
       
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orendadude 5 month s ago
Execellent post and a great tribute to some extraordinary people not only in New York but all over the world.
I have no problem with God,
It's his fan club I can't stand!!
       
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jaseuk 5 month s ago
what he/she said ^
       
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rikki_doxx 5 month s ago
And then the mamby pamby politicians came along and said ".........
       
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ptpie 5 month s ago
Not for me
ptpie
       
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Peanut 5 month s ago
Excellent post, indeed. I love #35 & 36. They certainly deserve a monument for their huge contribution.
       
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Bowen .. 1 weeks ago
Amazing Building ..

Amazing Building ..
Inanilmaz Bir Yapi , Yapimi Son Derece Cesaret Ister ..
       

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