Record #:

15080

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

During the 1940s, North Carolinian iron workers worked on projects from buildings in Raleigh to San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge. Iron workers reached the pinnacle of their careers only after serving many years in lesser positions. Beginning as 'waterboys,' men became acquainted with the trade and then served as 'helper' before becoming a full-fledged iron worker. George Newton of the George E. Newton Company recalled some of the men he worked with and projects he had completed.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 4, June 1941, p10-11, 25-26, il

Subject(s):

Construction industry