these guys are the true heroes of America and represent the spirit that so many forgot exist..

Zero safety measures

safety first

That might help explain why the average life span of a construction worker in those days was only 34.

Im getting dizzy looking at some of the photos. As an old construciton worker myself I feel immensly proud over what theese people accomplished !

Execellent post and a great tribute to some extraordinary people not only in New York but all over the world.

what he/she said ^

And then the mamby pamby politicians came along and said ".........

Not for me

Excellent post, indeed. I love #35 & 36. They certainly deserve a monument for their huge contribution.

Amazing Building ..

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

Wow very cool

I'd see 'construction' workers in Pakistan doing similar antics out of necessity...and always recognized how silly they looked - like ignorant peasants making do. I guess it was the same in the US in the 20s an 30s. No doubt the average American will hold these guys as the real heroes and government regulations as namby pamby rules. Save yourself, start thinking harder.