Empire State Building, Skyscraper in New York City.
The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
It was completed in 1931 and stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years.
The Empire State Building has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, becoming an American cultural icon.
It offers observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors which provide impressive views of the city.
The building's lights are changed to various colors to recognize different global causes and events.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: May 1, 1931
Architect: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon
Official opening: May 1, 1931
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Floors above the ground: 102
Floors below the ground: 1
Elevators: 73
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: steel, limestone, brick, cement
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-02:00
Phone: +12127363100
Website: esbnyc.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap