Throughout the world, there are many famous and incredible landmarks that most of us know about. A landmark is usually famous for what it is commemorating, what it represents, or what it means to a particular group of people. In some cases, however, landmarks are also famous for being feats of architectural design and structural engineering. We go to see these landmarks because they fill us with awe: we are absolutely amazed that something so huge and complex can be built and stand for so long.
In the past, these landmarks have been used as a way to measure human achievement – such magnificent structures seem to show how humanity can do great things and reach beyond its perceived limits. What’s always worth considering when looking at one of these famous landmarks is how much time and human effort went into their construction. Most of these historic structures were a result of a long, labor-intensive process that we didn’t get to see…until now.
The Brooklyn Bridge – New York, New York
Christ the Redeemer – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
The Statue of Liberty – New York, New York.
The Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, California.
The Gateway Arch – St. Louis, Missouri.
The London Bridge – London, England.
The Eiffel Tower – Paris, France.
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Because I’m so used to seeing all these landmarks in their completed form, these photos are a little jarring. It’s interesting to think back on a time when these seemingly immortal structures were being built, or even back to before their construction even began.
