In the 21st Century, technology is changing at the speed of light - its sometimes interesting to take a step away from our iPads and see how technological innovations have impacted our society over time - the construction industry is no exception!
Here is a collection of vintage construction photos found on Pinterest from major US landmarks - its very easy to see that technological advances and safety practices have come a long way since then!
Construction of the Battery Street Tunnel in Seattle, WA - Circa 1953:
Empire State Building Construction - (Safety Standards!) - Circa 1930:
Empire State Building Construction - Circa 1930:
Manhattan Bridge Construction - Circa 1909:
White House Re-Construction - This bulldozer was disassembled and reassembled inside to avoid making holes in the existing walls. - Circa 1950: