This classic five-part series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of Worldwide Plaza—a 47-story, 770-foot tower in Manhattan—from beginning to end. A dramatic tale of money, art, human relations, and technology, the series profiles the people who financed the project, designed the structure, and operated the equipment that transformed an empty lot into a massive landmark. 5-part series, 53 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Past and Future | Rock and Paper | Time and Money | Steel and Stone | Copper and Diamond

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