The site of the Empire State Building, on the west side of Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets, was developed in 1893 as the Waldorf–Astoria Hotel. In 1929, Empire State Inc. …

Dec 7, 2025 · Empire State Building, steel-framed skyscraper rising 102 stories that was completed in New York City in 1931 and was the tallest building in the world until 1971. The …

View a timeline of the rich construction history associated with the Empire State Building. Construction began in 1930 and finished in record-breaking time.

The Empire State Building is an iconic 102-story art deco skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was completed in 1931 and has since become one of the most …

Oct 10, 2024 · On a short list of the world’s most famous structures, the Empire State Building draws some 2.5 million visitors a year and remains a masterpiece of the Art Deco-type …

Apr 30, 2021 · As office buildings grapple with how to cope after a year of working from home, the Empire State Building's history may offer some hope

It stood as the world's tallest building for more than 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until the construction of the World Trade Center North Tower in 1972. The Empire State Building has …

The Empire State Building is a 102-story, [c] Art Deco -style supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The building was designed …

Dec 27, 2022 · Though only 91 years old, the Empire State Building is integral to the legacy and the history of Manhattan. The building has stood as a beacon of hope through the city’s …