| A TALL STORY Constructing a Radio Tower | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6727 |
| Catalog #: | 373911 | |
| Clip Number: | 373911-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 89 | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:11 - 01:54:23 | |
| Location: | Port Jefferson, NY, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Specialized ENTERTAINMENT/RADIO: Technology INDUSTRY: Communications, Telephone & Telegraph LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State | |
| Description: | A TALL STORY 450 ft. radio transmitter tower in Port Jefferson, NY, USA (on Long Island). Large wireless mast in the United States of America under construction. Shot of the tower's 4 legs; a section is suspended horizontally beside the base and is being lifted by wires. Shot starting higher up and panning upward on the metal tower. The horizontal beam is now at the top. Shot looking up the tower at the beam being turned in the air to line up with its twin, forming a T. Closer shot of top part; can see construction workers waving from on top of the cross section. Wider shot of tower. LS panning on cameraman climbing ladder up the tower w/ camera hanging from his shoulder. Wide shot of tower as he climbs higher. MS 2 workers perched up on the narrow metal bars, tightening bolts. 2 more men at work; these guys seem to be in an even more precarious position. Very cool shot from below tower looking straight up through all the bars, a geometric maze. Workers are climbing down the ladder. Wide shot of tower w/ workers coming down the ladder; from this distance they look tiny. | |
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