wava@iastate.edu writes:
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> I just recently came across the fascinating history of the Mohawk Iron
> Skwalkers - a group of native iron/steelworkers that originated in 1886.
> The original 12 teenagers hired were so adept at high-rise bridgework,
> they were called, "Fearless Wonders." They, in turn, trained others
> from their reservations and, VIOLA! the Iron Skywalkers were born. They
> built the Golden Gate Bridge,the Empire State Bldg., the
> Waldorf-Astoria, the list goes on.
> Anyone out there - a Mohawk would be great - that can give more
> current information on this group?
> Many thanks!
>
I know that the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford Ontario (sorry I
don't have an address or phone number--perhaps someone on the list does)
did an exhibit on the Skywalkers some time ago and there is a small
publication that came out of it. I do recall that PBS did a series
called SKYSCRAPER and there was one episode that focussed on the
Mohawks. Hope this helps.
don
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