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The Empire State Building is a pinnacle of engineering and a symbol of the city of New York, and due to its unmistakable magnificence, it is also known as the “Most Famous Skyscraper in the World”. Built between 1930 and 1931, this sublime landmark was known as the world’s tallest freestanding building until 1967 as well as the tallest skyscraper in the world for over 4 decades. Consequently the building itself has a rich historical heritage and great significance, not only from an architectural point of view but from a cultural one as well.
Empire State Building
As a perfect example of Art Deco design, the Empire State Building was a pinnacle of architecture and design during its glory days, since it incorporated some of the world’s most sophisticated technologies at the time. The Empire State Building was built to overthrow the Chrysler Building from the top of the world’s tallest skyscraper, but the designing and construction process of such an enormous structure wasn’t easy. The architects in charge of sketching out the project were Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, who came up with the Empire State Building’s efficient design and beautiful looks. The following pictures allow us to take a glimpse into the history of this spectacular building, which is why we invite you to admire them up close.
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
This particular photograph depicts a structural worker on a steel girder during the construction of the Empire State Building in 1930. The steel beams and stonework required for this giant endeavor were prepared outside of the construction site and then delivered ready to be inserted in place by the workers. The pieces were moved to the top of the building using a series of hoists and narrow-gauge tracks, while heavy stone pieces were brought up using winches. The steel girders you can see in the picture were riveted by hand by workers who were standing hundreds of feet above street level, and while this particular line of work is definitely hazardous and potentially life threatening, the views from up top must have been truly wonderful.
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
This image shows the very top of the Empire State Building, more specifically the steel, aluminum and glass-made spire. This spire was initially designed to be used as a mooring station for various aircraft, but the severe winds that are present at that particular altitude canceled the possibility of airship docking. Spire included, the building measures a height of 1,472 feet, which enables it to cast a mile-long shadow during the winter solstice. Moreover, the top of the Empire State Building features a series of communication devices for broadcast stations.
Empire State Building
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