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THE TURBULENT YEARS...1906-1912...
Leading up to the turbulent years, did you know that the Ferris Wheel-1893 was erected by IRONWORKERS in Chicago, Illinois and the IRONWORKERS dismantled the wheel in 1894.
The first issue of the 'THE BRIDGEMEN'S MAGAZINE' was priced at $1.00 per year-paid in advance. The Masthead proclaimed it the 'THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE AND STRUCTUAL IRONWORKERS. Today the magazine is known as 'THE IRONWORKER.'
1905...employ only UNION IRONWORKERS.
1906...work being erected through the U.S. and Canada...safety continued to be a high factor for members.
STAY TUNED...
1906, several resolutions requested at the 10th Int'l Convention...etc.
1907, delegates adopted...etc.
Quebec Bridge Disaster...etc.
1908...The 12th International Convention...etc.
LABOR WAR...etc.
