The Empire State Building beautiful pics and interesting facts
Empire State Building: The Empire State Building is currently the fifth-tallest completed skyscraper in the US by pinnacle height.
Empire State Building: The colored floodlights that illuminate the top of the building were added in 1964.
Empire State Building: The iconic structure framed in a torn safety net on One World Trade Center.
Empire State Building: The facade is often illuminated to celebrate or commemorate anniversaries, or special events.
Empire State Building: The building has a roof height of 1,250 ft and stands a total of 1,454 ft, including its antenna.
Empire State Building: The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Empire State Building: Typical of pre–World War II architecture, the exterior of the building is clad in Indiana limestone panels.
Empire State Building: The iconic binoculars set at the top of the Rockefeller Building provide outstanding close-up.
Empire State Building: Located on the 80th floor, the shop features curated keepsakes and memorabilia that celebrate the iconic building's past.
Empire State Building: Designed by William F. Lamb, of architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, the original idea was for a 50-story office building.
Empire State Building: An image of a leopard projected onto the building in 2015 as part of an endangered species awareness campaign.