The Empire State Building has 102 stories and has an Art Deco style to it. And is topped with a very tall TV antenna spire.
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Completed in 1931 it stood as the worlds tallest building for 41 years till the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972.
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People enjoying the view atop the observation deck outside.
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Beautiful blue and red floodlights eliminating the mast.
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Night picture.
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New York City skyline with the Empire State Building as the center piece.
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Standing at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.
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Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
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Busy downtown NYC.
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Floodlights were added in 1964 to illuminate the top of the building.
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Cost to build in 1931 $40,948,900.
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