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Skyscrapers Vulnerable

Screenshot: Archive.org
Screenshot: Archive.org

The October 1924 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine also looked at the issue, focusing on the immense weight of buildings in Manhattan, which might cause problems down the line. The news item was relatively small, but ran right next to a very cool photo of a small phonograph player modeled by a flapper, this being the 1920s and all.