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Originally Posted by NerdPuncher
Construction of the WTC
Half a century later.....
It's
"Lunchtime atop a skyscraper" taken in 1932 on what is now the GE building at Rockefeller center. I think it is pretty easy to tell from the clothes the guys are wearing that this wasn't taken half a century before 9/11.
The WTC was built from 1968 to 1970. So not really half a century earlier either.
Still a great picutre. My former roommate who is a civil engineer has this in her living room. It looks great in a big format,
Sorry if this sound to aggressive, you are doing a great job in this thread.
I just discovered this picture of the guys sleeping up there:
Not as famous, but even more impressive.
On the topic of the German family in the "What the world eats" gallery and someone's concern for their health. Half that beer is non-alcoholic, but I guess the wine isn't...