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George Willig climbs World Trade Center in 1977...
George Willig climbs World Trade Center in 1977...
Item # 715702
May 27, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 27, 1977
* George Willig - "The Human Fly" "The Spiderman"
* Mountain-climber scales the World Trade Center
The top of the front page has two related photos showing George Willig climbing the World Trade Center with one column heading: "'It's There,' So Daredevil Scales 110-Story Tower" (see images) Coverage continues on page 24 with photo of Willig.
Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, nice condition.
Note: George Willig, famously dubbed "The Human Fly" or "The Spiderman," gained widespread recognition for his daring ascent of the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This remarkable event took place on May 26, 1977, when Willig, a 27-year-old toymaker and avid mountain climber from Queens, scaled the 110-story skyscraper—standing at 1,350 feet—in approximately 3.5 hours. His climb captivated thousands of spectators and became a celebrated moment in the city's history, offering a brief uplift during a time of economic hardship.
Category: The 20th Century
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