Let’s commemorate these men and women who built this country with their own hands.
The White House – Originally Constructed 1792 – 1800 (with many renovations since)
U.S. Capitol Building – Originally constructed from 1793 – 1800 (with many renovations since)
This is the Capitol Building still under construction during Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration.
Hoover Dam – Constructed between 1931 – 1936
Empire State Building – Constructed 1930 – 1931
St. Louis Arch – Constructed 1963 – 1965
Numerous railroad networks
Golden Gate Bridge – Constructed 1933 – 1937
Manhattan Bridge – Constructed 1901 -1912
Lincoln Monument – Constructed 1914 – 1922
UN Building – Constructed 1948 – 1952
Have a great Labor Day, Chivers!
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#7 Reinforced concrete - THE shit back in 1793!
I am most amazed by the fact that you would be able to make PHOTOS of buildings being BUILD in let's say 1799 when photography would be invented in the 1820s - just wow!
#32 Great construction photo. I guess that's what you call turnkey, right?
Empire State building Eighteen months
Freedom Building (after 9/11) TEN YEARS!!!