16 Vintage Photos Of The World's Iconic Landmarks Under Construction
Creativity, purpose, and patience are key ingredients to some of the world's iconic landmarks. Many people admire and photograph them today, but few have ever seen images when they're under construction.
1. The Golden Gate Bridge
This famous bridge connects the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Construction started in 1933 and completed in 1937.
2. Disneyworld's Epcot Center
The theme park is located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. Construction took 26 months and finished in 1982.
3. Modern West Wing of the White House
The Executive Office Building located in Washington, D.C. was completed in 1933.
4. Christ the Redeemer
This large Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was constructed between 1922 and 1931.
5. Manhattan Bridge
The suspension bridge spanned the East River linking Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Construction began in 1901 and ended in 1912.
6. Atomium
The Atomium located in Brussels was supposed to be a temporary monument, but its success made it the symbol built for Expo 58 in 1958.
7. Lincoln Memorial
Efforts to create a fitting tribute to Abraham Lincoln began immediately after the leader's assassination in 1865, but the memorial wouldn't open until 1922.
8. The Statue of Liberty
The symbol of American freedom was built in 1875 and finished in 1886.
9. Brooklyn Bridge
The majestic bridge over New York's East River links the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Construction took 14 years and ended in 1883.
10. London Tower Bridge
This iconic symbol of London started being built across the River Thames in 1886 and completed in 1894.
11. The Space Needle
This icon of Seattle is an amazing observation tower. It stood 605 feet tall and was constructed in only 8 months between April and December of 1961.
12. The World Trade Center Towers
The iconic twin towers in downtown Manhattan were a triumph of human imagination and will. Construction began in 1967 and ended in 1973.
13. The St. Louis Gateway Arch
This 630-foot tall "Gateway to the West" took only 2 years to build, from 1963 to 1965.
14. Sydney Opera House
A multi-venue performing arts center was built in 1958 and 1973.
15. Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle
Completed in 1954, the beloved symbol of hopes and dreams is one of the most consistently photographed icons in the world.
16. The Eiffel Tower
This famous tower in the city of romance stands 301 meters tall. Construction began in 1887 and finished in 1889.
