Workers taking a break from construction. raredelightsStructural worker on a steel girder during the construction of the Empire State Building in 1930. raredelightsThe very top of the Empire State Building, more specifically the steel, aluminum and glass-made spire. raredelightsThis spire was initially designed to be used as a mooring station for various aircraft, but the severe winds that are present at that particular altitude canceled the possibility of airship docking. raredelightsPhotographer Lewis Hine was commissioned to document the process. He desired to capture the character rather than just architecture. 6sqftWaiting for some scaffolding. iparkatasztrofakWorkers on loose scaffolding. PinterestNYC. Manhattan. Construction of the Empire State building. 1929 – 1931. PinterestBreak during the construction of the Empire State Building. PinterestWorking on an I-beam. Pinterest
