The Empire State Building (Architecture)

by Freddy Langer (Editor), Lewis Wickes Hine (Photographer)

Description

Lewis W. Hine's famous photographs, documenting the construction of what was then the world's tallest building, pay tribute to human vision, endeavor, and courage.

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