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The Tradesmen That Built America

THE TRADESMEN THAT BUILT AMERICA The United States of America was built by hardworking skilled tradesmen that shaped buildings, bridges, transportation, and infrastructure. Out of trades like welding, fabrication, and construction came the New York City skyline to the Golden Gate Bridge and everything in between. Let's take a look at the men and trades that really built America. THE TITANS OF INDUSTRY Modern United States ground broke on the backs of four men who remained at the forefront of construction and skilled trades and who continually championed the growth of a nation. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT 1794-1877 SHIPPING AND RAILROAD TYCOON * Born in Staten Island, NY he grew up the son of a cargo ferry operator * Net worth Adjusted for inflation: $185 billion * Trades Advocated: Welders, Cutters, Brazers, Solderers, Fabricators, Assemblers, Electricians, Glaziers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters through ownership and management of shipping and railroad companies. ANDREW CARNEGIE 1835-1919 FOUNDER, CARNEGIE STEEL * Moved to America in 1848, settled in Pittsburgh, PA * Rags to riches: net worth (adjusted for inflation) $310 billion * Was crucial to the growth and the use of steel in America * Trades Advocated: Welders, Cutters, Brazers, Solderers, Fabricators and Assemblers through ownership and management of Carnegie Steel. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER 1839-1937 FOUNDER, STANDARD OIL COMPANY * Born in Richford, NY and moved to Cleveland, OH with his family in 1853. * Net worth Adjusted for inflation: $340 billion * Trades Advocated: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, Fabricators, Assemblers, Plumbers, and Pipefitters through ownership and management of Standard Oil Company. HENRY FORD 1863-1947 FOUNDER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY * Born in Dearborn, MI on family farm * Net worth Adjusted for inflation: $54 billion * Trades Advocated: Welders, Cutters, Brazers, Solderers, Fabricators, Assemblers, Electricians, Glaziers, and Electro-Mechanical Technician through ownership and management of Ford Motor Company. SKILLED TRADE INNOVATORS THOMAS EDISON 1847-1931 ELIHU THOMSON 1853-1937 Founded the Edison Electric Co-founded the Thomson-Houston Company and the Edison Illuminating Company Electric Company * The Edison Electric Company merged with Thomson-Houston Electric Company in 1892 to form General Electric. * Merged with Thomas Edison's Company in 1892 to form General Electric. * Born in Milan, OH * Born in Manchester, England * 1,093 patents for various inventions through his career. Patents included: incandescent light bulb, alkaline battery storage, the phonograph and much more. * 696 patents for various inventions through his 50 year career. Patents included: arc lights, generators, electric welding machines, x-ray tubes, and other various inventions related to electricity NIKOLA TESLA 1856-1943 WILLIS CARRIER 1876-1950 Famous for his work on Famous for his contributions alternating-current systems for electricity to improving heating designs and ultimately invented air conditioning. * Born in Smiljan, Croatia * Born in Angola, NY * 275 patents for various inventions through his career. Patents included: Alternating-current system of motors, transformers and generators and the Tesla Coil. * Patented Air Conditioning in 1902 FROM THE GROUND UP There are a variety of skilled trades that contribute to the construction of The United States of America-these trades remain the building blocks of today and the future. PIPEFITTERS, PLUMBERS, AND STEAMFITTERS What do they do? Install and repair pipes that can carry various substances to and from homes, businesses and factories. Number of jobs in 2012 Median Pay (per year) Predicted Job Growth the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $49,140 386,900 21% ELECTRICIANS What do they do? Install and maintain electrical lighting and power systems 2012 Median Pay (per year) Number of jobs in Predicted Job Growth the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $49,840 583,500 20% BRICKMASONS, STONEMASONS, AND BLOCKMASONS What do they do? Use natural and manmade stones, blocks, and bricks to build structures ST Number of jobs in 2012 Median Pay (per year) Predicted Job Growth the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $44,950 85,100 34% CARPENTERS What do they do? Install and repair framework to buildings, build structures out of wood and other materials 2012 Median Pay Number of jobs in Predicted Job Growth (per year) the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $39,940 901,200 24% GLAZIERS What do they do? Glaziers install windows, skylights, and other glass products in storefronts and buildings. 2012 Median Pay (per year) Number of jobs in the U.S. in 2012 Predicted Job Growth from 2012-2022 $37,610 46,700 17% CEMENT MASONS, AND TERRAZZO WORKERS What do they do? Cement masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. Using a cement mixture, terrazzo workers create durable and decorative surfaces for floors and stairways. 2012 Median Pay Number of jobs in Predicted Job Growth (per year) the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $35,830 144,300 29% WELDERS, CUTTERS, BRAZERS, AND SOLDERERS What do they do? Cut, join, and repair pieces of metal using welding tools. Number of jobs in 2012 Median Pay (per year) Predicted Job Growth the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $36,300 357,400 6% FABRICATORS AND ASSEMBLERS What do they do? Use tools and machines to make aircraft, ships, electronic devices and much more. 2012 Median Pay (per year) Number of jobs in Predicted Job Growth the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $28,580 1,755,200 4% ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN What do they do? Install and repair mechanical systems with their knowledge in electrical circuitry. 2012 Median Pay Number of jobs in Predicted Job Growth (per year) the U.S. in 2012 from 2012-2022 $51,820 17,300 4% THE COUNTRY BUILT BY MANY Teams of highly skilled tradesmen had to work together to erect some of America's best-known architectural marvels: EMPIRE STATE BUILDING (NEW YORK, NY) * Year Completed: 1931 * How long did it take to build: 1 year 45 days * How many people did it take to build: - 3400 workers * Primary Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel, Glass, Aluminum, Limestone, Granite and Brick, Concrete * Cost: - $41 million * Some of the Skilled Trades Involved: Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Glaziers, Brick Masons, Concrete Masons, Welders, and more GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) * Year Completed: 1937 * How long did it take to build: Just over 4 years * How many people did it take to build: Unknown, the bridge had 10 primary contractors who used multiple subcontractors * Primary Materials: Steel, and concrete * Cost: $35 million * Some of the Skilled Trades Involved: Fabricators and Assemblers, Welders, Concrete Masons and more. JOHN HANCOCK CENTER (CHICAGO, IL) * Year Completed: 1969 * How long did it take to build: 4 years * How many people did it take to build: -2000 workers at any one time * Primary Materials: Steel, Aluminum, Glass * Some of the Skilled Trades Involved: Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Glaziers, Welders, and more HOOVER DAM (ARIZONA AND NEVADA) * Year Completed: 1936 * How long did it take to build: Just under 5 years * How many people did it take to build: - 8000 workers * Primary Materials: Concrete * Cost: $165 million * Some of the Skilled Trades Involved: Pipefitters, Electricians, Concrete Masons, Welders, and more GATEWAY ARCH (SAINT LOUIS, MO) * Year Completed: 1965 * How long did it take to build: 2 years 8 months * Primary Materials: Steel and Concrete * Cost: $13.4 million * Some of the Skilled Trades Involved: Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Glaziers, Concrete Masons, Welders, and more TULSA SOURCES W WELDING SCHOOL http://www.history.com/shows/men-who-built-america http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/30-richest-americans-time-inflation-adjusted/ http://inventors.about.com/od/fstartinventors/a/HenryFord.htm http://history1800s.about.com/od/americanoriginals/a/Comelius-Commodore-Vanderbilt.htm http://www.nndb.com/people/991/000167490/ http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/thomson.html http://www.nndb.com/people/333/000022267/ http://www.biography.com/people/nikola-tesla-9504443# famed-inventor&awesm=-oEX1gY8dhzRhHr http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/carrier_hi.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/fulton_hi.html http://www.bls.gov/data/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/index.html http://history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/empirefacts.htm http://goldengatebridge.org/research/facts.php#WorkersTotal http://www.great-towers.com/towers/john-hancock-center/ http://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/arch-facts-faq/ http://www.history.com/topics/andrew-camegie http://www.history.com/topics/john-d-rockefeller http://www.tfcbooks.com/teslafaq/q&a_047.htm http://goldengatebridge.org/research/ConstructionPrimeContr.php http://www.history.com/topics/cornelius-vanderbilt http://www.history.com/topics/henry-ford

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