Empire State Building

Completed

Apr 11, 1931

Opened

May 1931

Empire State Building

About

Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York. It was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970.

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The building's owners did not make a profit on the property until the early 1950s. Its height and observation decks have made it a popular tourist attraction. 

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