Lunch Atop a Skyscraper and 1930s New York

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper and 1930s New York

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper and 1930s New York

Investigate the famed 1932 photograph to learn about Rockefeller Center, construction labor, the Great Depression, and photography’s role in publicity and history.

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper and 1930s New York

Price

$18.32per class

$18.32

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
1

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Class Experience

This three-lesson course closely analyzes the Lunch Atop a Skyscraper photograph and related images to uncover who the workers were, construction conditions during the Great Depression, and the growth of New York’s skyline. Students consider whether the image was staged, the hazards faced by ironworkers, and how photography functioned as documentation and publicity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze Lunch Atop a Skyscraper as a historical source

  • Explain the Great Depression’s context and the 1930s construction boom

  • Describe working conditions and risks faced by ironworkers

  • Evaluate photography’s role in shaping public opinion and publicity

  • Compare 1930s workplace safety with later modern standards

Meet Your Instructor

Ms. Sonali Bajpai

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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