Photos of Famous Landmarks While They Were Still Under Construction (io9.com)

We're used to seeing modern landmarks in their completed glory, but we gain a new appreciation for those familiar monuments when we see them in progress, and remember all the labor that went into bringing them to life.

FULL GALLERY - io9.com - Sydney Opera House, Golden Gate Bridge, Tower Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Atomium and some more