Modern Marvels

The Empire State Building

Directed by Andrew Thomas
TV-PG
S1 • E2    Jan 21, 1994    44m
7.9
The remarkable story of how the landmark New York City skyscraper was constructed during the depths of the Depression. Requiring 10 million bricks and 60,000 tons of steel beams and using a revolutionary technique to hold the steel girders in place–hot rivets–the world’s tallest building was completed four months ahead of schedule.

Where to Watch Modern Marvels - S1 • E2

  • Irwin G. CantorSelf - Structural Engineer
  • Brendan GillSelf - Author
  • Lydia RuthSelf - Manager
  • Andrew ThomasDirector / Producer / Editor / Written By
  • Bob JaffeExecutive Producer
  • Bruce NashProducer / Creator
  • Tim BusaCoordinating Producer
  • Jeff ScheftelSenior Producer / Co-Writer

 

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