Building the Towers – Workforce and Craft

Learn about the workforce and craft behind raising the towers, and how the Museum honors their labor and care.

12/24/2025

13 min read

The skyline was built by teams who planned, lifted, and welded with precision. Attention to craft underpinned safety and progress.

Craft and Care

Rigging and alignment
Weld integrity and inspection
Team communication and safety

Reading Artifacts

Artifact	What It Tells You
Welds and joints	Inspection standards, sequence of assembly
Tools and PPE	Safety priorities and training
Crew photos	Team roles, coordination, and craft

Honored in the Museum

Tools and protective gear
Photos of crews and processes
Notes on training and standards

Tip: Compare close‑up tool marks with wide images of structure — two scales, one story.

Bottom line: Behind every skyline are skilled hands and careful minds.

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