Empire State Building

Manhattan, United States

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-02:00
Wheelchair access: Accessible
Phone: +1-212-736-3100

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The Empire State Building, an iconic Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931, rises 453 meters above Midtown Manhattan. Designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, this steel-framed office building employs a facade of limestone, brick, and cement that exemplifies the streamlined elegance characteristic of the Art Deco style. Its recognition extends to multiple heritage designations, including listing on the National Register of Historic Places, New York City Landmarks, and the New York State Register of Historic Places, cementing its status as a significant architectural and cultural landmark.

Architect

Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

Movement

Art Deco architecture

Built: 1931
Type: skyscraper, office building
Materials: cement, brick, limestone, steel
Heritage: New York State Register of Historic Places listed place, New York City Landmark
Height: 453 m
Place: Manhattan, United States

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Location

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