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The Empire State Building is one of the most
recognizable structures in the world. An U.S. National Historic
Landmark, it’s been a symbol of New York ever since
construction was completed in 1931. Designed in the Art Deco
style that was popular at that time, the Empire State has been a
favorite subject for both photographers and movie makers who saw
fit to make it the background for romance (An Affair to
Remember) or the death of a gargantuan ape (King Kong).
The empire state building rises 1,454 feet
(1,453 feet, 8 9/16th inches to be exact) above the
heart of Manhattan, making it one of the best spots to view the
city. You can’t say you’ve seen New York until you’ve seen
it from one of the Empire State Building’s two observation
decks located on the 86th and 102nd floor.
The Observation decks are open 365 days a year and have
entertained over 117 million people.
One of the most notable features of this NEW
YORK CITY LANDMARK is it’s top portion. Besides housing a TV
transmitter that reaches over 8 million homes, the top 30 floors
of the Empire State Building will often be illuminated at night
with seasonal colors; red, white and blue for July 4th,
Blue and white for for Hanukkah, red and white for Valentine’s
Day, etc.
Today, the
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING has more to
offer than just a spectacular view. Visitors may now see a
multimedia presentation of New York called "The New York
Skyride". This presentation starts with a three-minute
video introduction from Comedy Central followed by seven-minute
motion simulator ride that takes you on a helicopter trip
through New York. There are also three restaurants, three coffee
shops, several specialty boutiques, a post office and two banks
located inside the building.
