By: E. Draper. The Empire State building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New...

EMPIRE STATE BULIDING By: E. Draper

LOCATION • The Empire State building is a 102-story

skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.

FACTS • Construction started in 1929• The height is 1,454' (443 m).• 102 floors• Made of 10 million bricks• 6,514 windows • Steps: 1,872 from street level to 103rd floor• It took one year and 45 days to build, or 7 million

man-hours.

HISTORY • The site of the Empire State

Building was first developed as the John Thompson Farm in the late 18th century.

• When the Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931, it was the tallest building in the world.

• 1981: On May 18, the building was declared a landmark

INFORMATION • The color of the Empire is in

honor of something depending on the holiday.

• The Empire State Building stands as an enduring symbol of New York City.

• Donald Trump in partnership with Japanese investors own the Empire State Building.

Framework • Unit 2 Terminology