Empire Building, Neoclassical skyscraper in Manhattan, United States
The Empire Building reaches a height of 89 meters with 21 floors, displaying symmetrical shapes and grand columns across its limestone exterior.
The architectural firm Kimball & Thompson completed this commercial structure in 1898, during a period of rapid industrialization in New York City.
Located in the Wall Street Historic District, the Empire Building represents the architectural values of its era through classical Greek and Roman design elements.
The structure functions as a revenue house in Lower Manhattan, offering commercial spaces near multiple transportation connections and financial institutions.
The limestone facade features temple-like columns and intricate ornamental details that exemplify the ambitious architectural spirit of nineteenth-century New York.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1898
Architects: Kimball & Thompson
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 21
Height: 89 m
Part of: Wall Street Historic District
GPS coordinates: 40.70752,-74.01257
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:15
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