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Lunch Atop A Skyscraper
While New York's thousands rush to crowded restaurants and congested lunch counters for their noon day lunch, these intrepid steel workers atop the 70 story RCA building in Rockefeller Center get all the air and freedom they want by lunching on a steel beam with a sheer drop of over 800 feet to the street level. The RCA building is the largest office building in terms of office space in the world. (original caption). Image taken 9/20/32; filed 9/29/32. Unleash your creativity and transform your space into a visual masterpiece.
Bettmann
Media ID 39215797
Beam Building Construction Central Park Cityscape Construction Site Construction Worker Coworker Eating Friendship Height Iconic Lunch Rca Building Resting Smoking Steel Steel Worker Work Break
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A poignant snapshot of resilience and camaraderie in the face of adversity. Captured on September 20th, 1932, this iconic photograph depicts two steel workers taking a brief respite atop the RCA building's 70-story structure in Rockefeller Center during its construction phase. As New York City swarms with crowds rushing to crowded restaurants and congested lunch counters below, these intrepid laborers have claimed their own slice of freedom. Perched precariously on a steel beam suspended over an astonishing 800-foot drop to the street level, they savor each bite of their meal while basking in the thrill of being above it all. The RCA building, at that time the largest office space holder globally, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Its sheer scale is dwarfed by the workers' unwavering spirits and unshakeable camaraderie. In this powerful image, we witness two men from different walks of life forging an instant bond over their shared experience – one forged in steel beams high above Manhattan's concrete jungle. Their laughter echoes through time as they indulge in a well-deserved break amidst the din of construction chaos below. Shot by Bettmann and now preserved at Fine Art Storehouse, this photograph stands not only as a testament to New York City during its golden age but also serves as an enduring tribute to friendship forged under extraordinary circumstances.
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Relive an iconic moment from American history with our 'Lunch Atop A Skyscraper' framed print. This striking image by Bettmann captures the resilience and determination of steel workers who, on August 14, 1932, took their lunch break atop the RCA building in Rockefeller Center - a testament to New York's unyielding spirit. Bring this powerful moment into your home or office with our beautifully crafted framed print.
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