Photo Credit: Roving Rube. Viewpoint: 48th St between 5th and 6th Ave.., looking south; 2/12/02 8:51 AM.

Notes (Roving Rube): There are actually three window washers in this picture -- you'll be able to see them better in the Zoom/Download version -- and here at Rockefeller Center, they still do it the old fashioned way -- with the belt and the two hooks in the window frame.

The Rube would be willing to accept less pay then the regular window washer -- provided he could also find a wealthy patron to pay his bills -- if they would let him work at his own pace and take lots of pictures at the same time -- imagine the unique views from the middle stories and four sides of the Chrysler or Empire State buildings.

In particular, for his lunch break, he should have access to the roof or any desired ledge of the building, proved it is not too gusty.