By Paige Breisacher October 21, Save Pin More. Empire State Building Run-Up. Humans like to do amazing things just because we can. Things like landing on the moon, inventing the Cronut, and building the tallest building in the world in 14 months at the height of the Great Depression.
For 41 years it was the tallest skyscraper in the world. Although its record has long since been broken, the Empire State Building still stands on Fifth Avenue as a testament to the power of human imagination and ingenuity, and hosts millions of visitors each year. Start Slideshow. Empire State Building in the s. Credit: Archive Holdings Inc.
Worker on the Empire State Building. Goodyear blimp flies near the Empire State Building. Observation Deck, Empire State Building. Empire State Building, Patriotic. A poster for Merian C. Cooper's adventure film 'King Kong'.
An Affair to Remember. The foot Kong balloon suffered a tear while being inflated, ruining a plan to have it buzzed by vintage aircraft. It was finally inflated a few days later, but it only stayed on the building for a short time before another rip forced the project to be scrapped altogether. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you.
Live TV. This Day In History. History Vault. Recommended for you. Soon after Empire State Inc. They name former new york governor, Alfred E. Smith to head the newly formed corporation. March 17, - Construction begins with 3, workers building 4. April - At completion, it becomes the tallest building in the world. May 1, - President Herbert Hoover turns on the building's lights, officially opening it, by pressing a button in Washington, DC.
Only two stories are damaged, but 14 people are killed. PICA agrees to a long-term lease. Henry J. The new One World Trade Center reclaims the title in Malkin purchases the building while holding the year lease; becomes owner and manager. Want to learn more about this incredible feat? The Empire State Building connects with more than , fans globally through Facebook and Twitter. Today, that number is in the millions — and rising! Find us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook!
With this upgrade, the building has even more ways to wow tourists and New Yorkers alike. Check out our Tower Lights page. On August 24, a new 34th Street visitor entrance is unveiled and opened to the general public. For nearly all our visitors, its where they first step into the beautiful world of the Empire State Building and features our welcome wall — a social media icon — as well as a realistic scale model of the building.
After a comprehensive renovation of the 2nd and 80th floor exhibition spaces, a new Empire State Building is revealed. Visitors can now live the Empire State Building experience like never before, stepping into a world of history, pop culture, glamor and NYC culture.
Ready to experience it for yourself? Start planning your visit.
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