Mohawks have been building skyscrapers for six generations. The first workers came from the Kahnawake Reservation near Montreal, where in 1886 the Canadian Pacific Railroad sought to construct a cantilever bridge across the St. Lawrence River, landing on reservation property.
In exchange for use of the Mohawks' land, the railroad and its contractor, the Dominion Bridge Co., agreed to employ tribesmen during construction. For generations, Mohawk Indians have left their reservations in or near Canada to raise skyscrapers in the heart of New York City.
(thanks Michael)
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