Empire Building, Neoclassical skyscraper in Manhattan, United States
The Empire Building is a neoclassical skyscraper in Manhattan with 21 stories and a height of 89 m. Its limestone facade features symmetrical columns and detailed moldings that create a structured, temple-like appearance.
The architectural firm Kimball & Thompson completed this commercial building in 1898 during New York's period of rapid industrial growth and modernization. Its construction coincided with an era when classical design conveyed financial strength and reliability.
The building sits within the Wall Street Historic District, reflecting the classical design principles that shaped commercial architecture of its time. The columns and ornamental details on the facade show how architects wanted their buildings to convey permanence and importance.
The building is located in Lower Manhattan and operates as a commercial office space. Its central position provides convenient access to multiple transportation options and proximity to the financial institutions in the surrounding area.
The limestone facade features carefully carved columns and ornamental details that reveal how nineteenth-century architects designed their buildings as lasting monuments to prosperity. Such detailed craftsmanship is easy to overlook today but fundamentally shapes the character of the entire streetscape.
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