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Empire State Building
Listed under Contemporary Architecture in New York, United States. Rated 3rd of all Contemporary Architecture in the world.
Once again New York’s tallest building, this Art Deco structure rises 1,252 feet (381metre) from the ground, with 102 floors and was built in 16 months. It was made from Indiana limestone and granite with aluminium-plated mullions. The Empire State Building's 6,500 windows are supported aesthetically by sandblasting the spandrels, blending their tone and creating the vertical striping effect.
Not only was this splendid building constructed during the Depression, but it was built so fast that it changed the way skyscrapers were thought about by architects. All four façades are visible from the street, which is rare, and the 700-foot spire was originally intended as a docking bay for zepplins.
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George Monkhouse.
“Midtown’s Hidden World”
By JENNIFER 8. LEE for the New York Times First Published June 4 2009 Under the colorful glow of the Empire State Building, Koreatown has burst forth as an area known for late-night (dare we say all-night?) revelry. With its heart on West 32nd Street b… Read more...
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“Big Apple, Little Budget”
Discounts aren't so frequent for this must-see, but it's still worth every cent of the $12 admission price to visit the 102nd-floor viewing deck. Read more...
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Empire State at Dusk
My advice is to head up the Empire State just before sunset. First the queues are not as manic, and the light is excellent for taking nice pics. I know it's a cliche to go there but it really has to be done.
Review posted 10th January 2008 by Nathan. .
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