Empire State Building: Iconic New York Landmark

Empire State Building: Iconic New York Landmark

• Location: New York City, USA
• Completed: 1931, 102 stories, 443 meters tall
• Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon (Art Deco style)
• Record: World's tallest building for over 40 years
• Significance: Iconic symbol of NYC, popular tourist destination with observation decks
• Pop Culture: Featured in "King Kong" (1933) and many other films
• Designation: National Historic Landmark (1986)
• Sustainability: Energy-efficient renovations