Empire State Building, NYC
The Empire State Building is a brilliant idea of the most recognizable symbols of not only New York but also throughout the country.
led the official opening of President Herbert Hoover,
which on May 1, 1931 in Washington pressed the ignition system lights the building. Since its construction until 1973 the ESS was the tallest building in New York.
Regained the title of the highest buildings on 11 September 2001 following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, which has so far been in the top positions.
throughout the country is currently in 2nd place after Willis Tower in Chicago (443 meters tall). His official height is 381 meters.
But if you count the antenna located on the roof of the amount will increase to 443.2 meters. It has 102 floors and one floor underground. It was designed in art deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates. American Society of Civil Engineers included it among the 7 wonders the contemporary world.
belongs to the World Federation of Great Towers. Its name comes from the nickname of New York, which is just the Empire State. 
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| Empire State Building |
led the official opening of President Herbert Hoover,
which on May 1, 1931 in Washington pressed the ignition system lights the building. Since its construction until 1973 the ESS was the tallest building in New York.
Regained the title of the highest buildings on 11 September 2001 following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, which has so far been in the top positions.
throughout the country is currently in 2nd place after Willis Tower in Chicago (443 meters tall). His official height is 381 meters.
But if you count the antenna located on the roof of the amount will increase to 443.2 meters. It has 102 floors and one floor underground. It was designed in art deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates. American Society of Civil Engineers included it among the 7 wonders the contemporary world.
belongs to the World Federation of Great Towers. Its name comes from the nickname of New York, which is just the Empire State.
Received on 4 May, 2011
Distance: 8,500 km (5.282 miles)
Travel time: 10 days
Travel time: 10 days
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