Empire State Building | |
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Record height | |
Tallest in the world from 1931 to 1970[I] | |
Preceded by | Chrysler Building |
Surpassed by | World Trade Center (North Tower) |
General information | |
Location | Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York |
Country | United States |
Construction started | 1930 |
Completed | 1931 |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 1,454 feet (443 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 102 |
Elevators | 73 |
The Empire State Building is a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is 1,454 feet (443 m) tall and has 102 floors. Named after the popular nickname for New York, the Empire State, it is one of the most famous landmarks in the US. When the Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931, it was the world's tallest building.
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