NYC - Empire State Building
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in New York City at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. Its name is derived from the nickname for the state of New York. It stood as the world’s tallest building for more than forty years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center’s North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001, the Empire State Building again became the tallest building in New York City.
Also known as ‘King Kong’s’ hang out…before being shot down in the movies. I like the corny B&W movie the best, the acting was top notch and the effects (stellar - LOL)
The Empire State Building has one of the most popular outdoor observatories in the world, having been visited by over 110 million people.
Going up…we went to the 86th floor, the deck offers impressive 360-degree views of the city.
Check out this shot…86 stories…I found the ‘Empire Shadow’ shot. Thats a geeky tourist.
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