Lunch Atop A Skyscraper: The Story Behind The 1932 Photo | 100 Photos | TIME

We don’t know their names, nor the photographer who immortalized them, but these men lunching 800 feet up show the daredevil spirit behind Manhattan’s vertical expansion. Subscribe to TIME ►► In this unprecedented exploration of 100 photographs that shaped the human experience, TIME goes behind each spectacular image to reveal how and why it changed the course of history. Order the book now at the TIME Shop. Visit the complete multimedia experience