Empire building history

The Empire State Building, completed in 1931, reigned as the world’s tallest building until 1970. It stands at a staggering 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) and comprises …
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When completed in 1931, the Empire State Building soared to 1,454 feet tall (443 meters) with its Art Deco spire and 102 stories, easily surpassing the Chrysler …
Declared open by President Herbert Hoover on 1 May 1931, the ‘tallest building in the world’ was hit by the Great Depression. A year on, just a quarter of its …
On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the …
Commenced in the early years of the Great Depression, the project employed as many as 3,400 construction workers on any single day, many of them …
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.
The Empire State Building topped the heights of all buildings on the earth’s surface for almost 4 decades, before the World Trade Center (WTC) shattered that …
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The Empire State Building stands as a symbol of New York City's ambition and innovation. Its history is rich with stories of determination and architectural marvels. …
The Empire State Building was designed and constructed because those who wanted it created wanted it to surpass the Chrysler Building as the tallest building …
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Upon its completion in 1931, the Empire State Building in New York City was the world's tallest building. Check out original footage of its construction.
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