Thank you for covering Indigenous people in the development of the NYC skyline. I am glad you have told this story about your city! As an indigenous person I appreciate your work that has included our nations. This is not the first time that you have done so!
retired electrician and deck hand and mill man. the native americans were still doing all the iron work at least into the 2000's. im sure they are still the majority. what i remember is they would rent a squat near the job and every fri they would drive back to their homes in canada. and be back by monday
Very cool. My dad was an Ironworker out of NYC. Got his book in the 50’s. Had to get it in Canada. He grew up in the Bronx & commuted down to the city from Yonkers after I was born. Worked on Lincoln Center. When we’d go to see the Nutcracker at Christmas he’d point out the stairway. Loved when he’d tell us it was snowing up on the high floors on different jobs. ❄️ Black Irish background. He looked tan in the winter. All that working out of doors.
Thank you Tom! I follow you channel in search of not only History of New York City but also in search of practice in English. As a student of English, I use your videos to train listening skills. And in the end of the day I learn English, History and Culture.
A friend of mine, here in Central Alberta, Canada is a descendent of those Iroquois iron workers. She is very proud of her roots! Thanks for showcasing their story Tom! Very cool!!
Tom you are the best! By far my favorite TH-camr! Your videos are awesome and so informative. As a New Orleanian that lived in Manhattan and is crazy for NYC history and learning more about the neighborhoods, your videos are exactly what I want to see to learn more. Please keep doing the lord’s work haha!
Sick Plug Tom! I love learning about Native Americans. Thank you for the awesome video. I'm so going to visit when I go up there. Happy early Thanksgiving.
I should resume binge-watching these videos after an unintentional long break..one of the greatest channels on TH-cam 💯 Thank you Tom, you the best guide ⭐️👏👏
As a Montrealer, it's fascinating to hear that the Mohawk people of our city had a huge role in building the iconic skyscrapers in the greatest city in the world.
L❤VE your channel and tours Tom . Especially that i was born and raised in New York and after 50 years I retired in El Paso Tx . I enjoy watching these greatly and appreciate them .
I think it's important to acknowledge the courgage and forbearance of the Mohawks who have worked such dangerous jobs, and not downplay it by ascribing to them some kind of innate immunity to a fear of heights. As a dangerous and undesireable job, skyscaper construction was one of the few available to them in the early 20th century, and those who chose that work did so largely by necessity.
grew up on nevins street btw bergen and dean street - my friends dad used to own hanks saloon on 3rd and atlantic, i remember him telling us that mohawk indians used to frequent that bar and sometimes even housed them in the upstairs loft of the building. the guy who owns cuyler church used to throw these giant christmas parties for the neighborhood, the inside of that place is indeed massive and quite fancy. so unbelievably cool to learn about the history of my neighborhood, once again Tom you’ve blown my mind. ❤
Hey, I am a journalist working on a story about Little Caughnawaga. If you would be interested in talking more about your experience, leave a comment and I'll send you contact info!
HEY TOM!!!😊 FORGET IF YOU DID A DYKER HEIGHTS EPISODE BUT COOL SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD THAT BLOWS UP FOR CHRISTMAS WITH HUGE MANSIONS WITH CRAZY DECORATIONS!! YOU WILL SEE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD VISITING . DEFINITELY WILL BE A MONEY MAKER VID!
The Lenape were indigenous to NYC & and the surrounding area & had long departed. The Mohawks came down from the Canadian border to work on the high steel.
Hey! I am a journalist currently working on a story about Little Caughnawaga and the history of the Mohawk community in Brooklyn. If any of you grew up there, or have family that were connected to the area and would like to share your story, please leave a comment, and we can exchange information. I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for covering Indigenous people in the development of the NYC skyline. I am glad you have told this story about your city! As an indigenous person I appreciate your work that has included our nations. This is not the first time that you have done so!
Damnit Tom you done it again. New York’s historical deity strikes once more, humbly bestowing his knowledge onto the people of New York. Thank you.
retired electrician and deck hand and mill man. the native americans were still doing all the iron work at least into the 2000's. im sure they are still the majority. what i remember is they would rent a squat near the job and every fri they would drive back to their homes in canada. and be back by monday
High Steel Construction Iron Workers Have Nerves Of Steel. Outstanding Video As Usual. Mohawk Are Awesome 👌 😊
Very cool. My dad was an Ironworker out of NYC. Got his book in the 50’s. Had to get it in Canada. He grew up in the Bronx & commuted down to the city from Yonkers after I was born. Worked on Lincoln Center. When we’d go to see the Nutcracker at Christmas he’d point out the stairway. Loved when he’d tell us it was snowing up on the high floors on different jobs. ❄️ Black Irish background. He looked tan in the winter. All that working out of doors.
Thank you Tom! I follow you channel in search of not only History of New York City but also in search of practice in English. As a student of English, I use your videos to train listening skills. And in the end of the day I learn English, History and Culture.
A friend of mine, here in Central Alberta, Canada is a descendent of those Iroquois iron workers. She is very proud of her roots! Thanks for showcasing their story Tom! Very cool!!
1/2 Mohawk and terrified of heights, haha! Thanks Don
Hi Tom, fascinating Mohawk history in NYC. I can't stand heights. Happy Thanksgiving!
My family lived on Bergen st.Between Nevins and 3rd and half of the building was Native American living side bye side with Puerto Rican families!!!
Tom you are the best! By far my favorite TH-camr! Your videos are awesome and so informative. As a New Orleanian that lived in Manhattan and is crazy for NYC history and learning more about the neighborhoods, your videos are exactly what I want to see to learn more. Please keep doing the lord’s work haha!
There is a statue of the lunch on the beam on 18 Ave (between 86 St and Benson Av). In a store front.
Sick Plug Tom! I love learning about Native Americans. Thank you for the awesome video. I'm so going to visit when I go up there. Happy early Thanksgiving.
I should resume binge-watching these videos after an unintentional long break..one of the greatest channels on TH-cam 💯 Thank you Tom, you the best guide ⭐️👏👏
You bridged a gap in my knowledge regarding these incredible iron workers. Thanks, Tom. 🎉
This is all awesome, Tom. You should write an NYC history book!
Wow! Never knew of this history Thanks for the video!
As a Montrealer, it's fascinating to hear that the Mohawk people of our city had a huge role in building the iconic skyscrapers in the greatest city in the world.
as promised, it was a really cool tour
Great to learn about the Mohawk Indians in New York. Your videos are always interesting.
L❤VE your channel and tours Tom .
Especially that i was born and raised in New York and after 50 years I retired in El Paso Tx . I enjoy watching these greatly and appreciate them .
Burt Reynolds played an NYPD detective who was the son of Moahwk Iron workers in the 60's tv show "Hawk".
Thank you for picking up the cone.
Thanks for "The Knowledge."
I think it's important to acknowledge the courgage and forbearance of the Mohawks who have worked such dangerous jobs, and not downplay it by ascribing to them some kind of innate immunity to a fear of heights. As a dangerous and undesireable job, skyscaper construction was one of the few available to them in the early 20th century, and those who chose that work did so largely by necessity.
I'm aware of this history. It's pretty fascinating. Cheers! ✌️
The Best TH-camr in The entire world 👏
grew up on nevins street btw bergen and dean street - my friends dad used to own hanks saloon on 3rd and atlantic, i remember him telling us that mohawk indians used to frequent that bar and sometimes even housed them in the upstairs loft of the building. the guy who owns cuyler church used to throw these giant christmas parties for the neighborhood, the inside of that place is indeed massive and quite fancy. so unbelievably cool to learn about the history of my neighborhood, once again Tom you’ve blown my mind. ❤
Hey, I am a journalist working on a story about Little Caughnawaga. If you would be interested in talking more about your experience, leave a comment and I'll send you contact info!
Bro this is DOPE!!!
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Love the history lesson but sometimes I tune in to see you. See ya
Maybe walk around a bit to show different angles of the city for interest....
...like the videos with Ken aka Action Kid?
New subscriber but love your videos man! I’ve been watching a new one everyday. Keep it up!
❤Tom❤
Thank you!
Read apologies to the iriquois by Edmond Wilson. Has a section written by another person (mitchel?) On Brooklyn ironworkers
Tom, you are doing an excellent job. Will you ever try to livestream again?
im a union Ironworker. ive worked with some really tremendous native Ironworkers and Brent R.
Good episode
too cool best info on NY and NYC,,,
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HEY TOM!!!😊 FORGET IF YOU DID A DYKER HEIGHTS EPISODE BUT COOL SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD THAT BLOWS UP FOR CHRISTMAS WITH HUGE MANSIONS WITH CRAZY DECORATIONS!! YOU WILL SEE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD VISITING . DEFINITELY WILL BE A MONEY MAKER VID!
I thought that the lenape where in NYC?
The Lenape were indigenous to NYC & and the surrounding area & had long departed. The Mohawks came down from the Canadian border to work on the high steel.
Hey! I am a journalist currently working on a story about Little Caughnawaga and the history of the Mohawk community in Brooklyn. If any of you grew up there, or have family that were connected to the area and would like to share your story, please leave a comment, and we can exchange information. I'd love to hear from you!