99% Invisible Sandhogs
Mar 31, 2015
Explore the critical work of New York City's Sandhogs Local 147, constructing tunnels and bridge foundations. Learn about the challenges of building the Lincoln Tunnel, the risks faced by sandhogs, and the decline of Local 147. Hear personal accounts and memories of fallen Sandhogs. Discover the worries about worker safety and the intense physical labor of being a Sandhog. Learn about the impact of sandhogs in revolutionizing transportation and connecting New Jersey and New York.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenges of Building the Lincoln Tunnel
01:38 • 12min
Remembering the Sandhogs
14:02 • 4min
Preparing for a Dynamite Blast at Shaft 22
17:46 • 2min
Life as a Sandhog: Camaraderie, Health Hazards, and Building New York City's Tunnels
19:35 • 2min
The Impact of Sandhogs and the Construction of Tunnels in New York City
21:40 • 3min