How do you think construction was done in 1929? You think they had a full-on equipment, something like today but more old-fashioned and not as safe? Or they went ‘commando’? Well, this video shows the truth, warts and all and we can’t believe construction of the Chrysler Building in 1929 was such a risky business.
The Chrysler Building
Well it might not be as famous as the Empire State Building, but it definitely is number two on the list of most famous buildings from the Manhattan Skyline in New York City. I went to this beautiful metropolis once or twice and to me it is incomparable to other cities of that kind. Sure, the Chinese or Middle-Eastern modern cities can rival its sheer size, but what about the history and the charm of New York City? Remember, Manhattan had skyscrapers when most of these eastern cities were either deserts or fishing villages. Absolutely the best in the world!
The Chrysler Building is one of the signature pieces of the Manhattan skyline and it is 1,046 feet tall. That makes it the tallest brick building with steel framework but only the 11th tallest building in the world overall. This marvel of the world was constructed by Mr. Walter Chrysler and the architectural style is Art Deco. This beautiful piece of history was designated as a NYC landmark in 1978 which means it can’t be demolished. But how was the Chrysler Building built in the first place? Well, let’s find out.
1929 Footage of the construction of the Chrysler Building
For more beautiful details about the video and construction read the description under the video on YouTube. Absolutely astonishing!
If we had to pick one word to describe this video, it would be epic! Look at those heights and those beams! How is it possible that nobody died during construction?! Yes, you read that right! There were approximately 3000 workers in the construction of this historic monument and not one of them lost their life. When you look at the conditions it seems almost impossible. Different times, man…
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