Gothamist has compiled a remarkable collection of 14 nerve-wracking photos from high atop New York City skyscrapers under construction.

This one, dubbed Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, was taken in 1932 and became one of the most iconic images of NYC's vertical expansion:

But Gothamist's collection of Getty images includes other daredevil shots I'd never seen before, and thought you'd enjoy, including these:

See more here.