
Empire State Building




Empire State Building, Skyscraper in New York City.
Description: The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
History: It was completed in 1931 and stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years.
Culture: The Empire State Building has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, becoming an American cultural icon.
Practical: It offers observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors which provide impressive views of the city.
Did you know ?: The building's lights are changed to various colors to recognize different global causes and events.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: May 1, 1931
Architect: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon
Official opening: May 1, 1931
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Floors above the ground: 102
Floors below the ground: 1
Elevators: 73
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: steel, limestone, brick, cement
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-02:00
Phone: +12127363100
Website: esbnyc.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap