Empire State Building

architecture · New York City · skyscrapers · record-breaker

102 stories tall. The Empire State Building rises 102 floors above the streets of Manhattan with a total height of 1,454 feet, including its antenna on top.

Built super fast. Workers constructed this massive building between 1930 and 1931, completing it in just about a year and a half.

World record holder. For nearly 40 years, the Empire State Building was the world's tallest building until the North Tower of the World Trade Center surpassed it in 1970.

Art Deco design. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by architects Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, giving it a sleek and elegant look that still stands out today.

New York's nickname. The building's name comes from 'Empire State,' which is the historic nickname for New York state.