The Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam
Constructed and completed during the American Great Depression. The largest and most expensive government project up to that point.
Also the first time workers are required to wear hardhats onsite in history. Though I see none here...
You can tell those near the edge didn't feel that safe, they were holding on. That turbine blade gives you an idea how big the scope of the contruction was. A.G.
ReplyDeleteIt was by all means massive. I think it is still as impressive today 80 years later. I might be wrong, but I don't think we do public work projects on this scale anymore.
ReplyDeleteI think I read that the concrete in the center of this is still curing. Also it will be the last man-made object still standing after people have left the planet (one way or another).
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