Famous Landmarks - part 4

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janiero – 9 years – 1922 – Heitor da Silva Costa and Paul Landowski

-          The 635 ton structure is located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain.

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota – 14 years – 1927 – Gutzon and Lincoln Borglum

-          The heads of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln represent the first 130 years of American history.

Chrysler Building, New York – 2 years – 1928 – William Van Alen

-          At 1046 feet, it’s the tallest brick building in the world, and is considered an art deco masterpiece.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco – 4 years – 1933 – Joseph Strauss, Charles Ellis and Irving Morrow

Empire State Building, New York – 2 years – 1929 – William Lamb

-          The static electricity is so strong at the top of the building that people on the observatory floor can see sparks when they kiss.

Atomium, Brussels – 4 years – 1954 – Andre Waterkeyn and Andre & Jean Polak

-          Built for the World’s Fair of Brussels, the Atomium is a symbol of peace and scientific progression.