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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York.
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Designed by the architects named Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates, it was built at a time when many people were trying to make the world's tallest building, but the Empire State Building won. The old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel was destroyed so that the Empire State Building could be built. The Empire State Building was completed in 410 days. It opened o...
The Empire State Building is at 350 Fifth Avenue. The building has its own ZIP code, 10118. There is a big Art Deco lobby with shops at Fifth Avenue. People can also go to a lobby on 34th Street.The Empire State Building has 73 elevators. The 80th, 86th, and 102nd floors have places where people can look at the city from high above. There is a stee...
Al-Kodmany, Kheir (2017). Understanding Tall Buildings: A Theory of Placemaking. Understanding Tall Buildings: A Theory of Placemaking. Taylor & Francis. pp. 71–72. ISBN 978-1-317-60866-0.Langmead, Donald (2009). Icons of American Architecture: From the Alamo to the World Trade Center. Greenwood icons. Greenwood. pp. 71–92. ISBN 978-0-313-34207-3.Taranath, B.S. (2016). Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings: Steel and Composite Construction. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4398-5090-9.Feb 20, 2024 · by Anton Giuroiu. | Published on: February 20, 2024. | Updated on: May 15, 2024. The Empire State Building, a towering symbol of New York City, showcases the iconic Art Deco architectural style. Standing at 1,454 feet tall (443 meters), this 102-story skyscraper was constructed in a remarkable 410 days, ahead of schedule and under budget.
Mar 21, 2024 · For locals and tourists alike, the Empire State Building is a must-see - a towering edifice that dominates the NYC skyline. Katherine Notman • March 21, 2024. SHARE THE ARTICLE. The Empire State Building in New York City stands as a testament to the city’s penchant for innovation.
May 1, 2021 · On May 1, the Empire State Building turns 90 years old in New York City. Its opening in 1931 was widely celebrated: “the world’s loftiest building,” cheered the New York Times. But as the ...
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building is New York City’s most recognizable and celebrated attraction. Millions of visitors from all over the world marvel at the spectacular views from its 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
Oct 21, 2014 · 21 October 2014. By Jonathan Glancey,Features correspondent. The Empire State building is a classic of American design. It was named one of the wonders of the modern world by the American...
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