Eating Lunch on a Steel Beam: The Iconic Experience of New York’s Ironworkers
In 1932, the historic photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” shows eleven ironworkers enjoying their lunch on a steel beam 850 feet above New York City. This iconic image represents the courage and spirit of American labor, capturing the construction effort during the Great Depression and becoming a famous publicity shot. These moments illustrate their bravery … Read more