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Buildings
A building is a permanent construction or structure that is built for human habitation. It may be for housing, commerce, industry, education, or other purpose. Questions pertaining to the history and construction of structures which house people at work or home are found in this category.
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the heaviest statue in the world is statue of liberty.
Where in New York City is the Chrysler Building?
The Chrysler Building is in Manhattan, at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.
Although Lac du Bourget ("Lake of Le Bourget") is the largest lake and deepest lake in France, the largest body of water is the Lake Geneva or Lake Léman. This lake is located on the western border of France and is shared with Switzerland. More details can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva
The largest lake located totally in France is Lac du Bourget. France also shares Lake Geneva with neighboring Switzerland, having one-third of its 72,153,474 acre-feet within its borders.
What region has the pink granite that was used in building the Texas state capitol building?
Marble Falls TX
How far does the Willis Tower formerly known as Sears Tower sway?
When it is windy, the Sears tower has an average sway distance of about 6 inches. Although it is made to be able to sway 3 feet from true center.
What is the daily cost to stay at the Burj Al Dubai Khalifa?
The cost is estimated to be US $2772 Per hour !!
Which is the tallest building among the three Eiffel Tower Sears Tower or Empire State Building?
1.Sears/willis tower 1451ft
2. Empire state building 1250ft.
3. The Eiffel tower 986ft to roof/ 1063 to antenna spire(not counted)>
What country has the tallest building?
Dubai has the tallest STRUCTURE in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Dubai
there is indecision over what is classed as a building, or tower.
if u redefine your question, and then search again....
Where are water towers located?
water towers are located in the highest topographical points. this way even with the power shortage, the supply of the water will continue, due to water pressure. since water always flow from the higher position to the lower, positioning of such a tower in the locations above the houses, provides the needed difference in high.
What is the oldest building in Minnesota?
Hamline University, founded in 1854, is the first and oldest college in Minnesota. Central High School of Saint Paul, founded in 1866, is the oldest high school in Minnesota. Although, some would debate that the Minnesota State Library, founded in 1849, was the first educational institution in the state.
Does the Eiffel Tower have any rooms?
There is a restaurant on the 1st level called 58 Tour Eiffel. I would imagine there would be a bathroom on that level. Whether or not it's open to the public in the viewing section is another matter. (I bet if you really had to go, and asked very nice; they might let you go. Most French people are very kind). On the top level when I was there in May 2009, I couldn't find a bathroom. I didn't need to go. I was simply curious. They did serve champagne though, for a heart stopping 10 Euros a glass...
Tennessee Valley Authority
During what years was the Chrysler Building the tallest building in the world?
The Chrysler building was only the tallest construction for about a year between 1930 and 1931, until the Empire State Building was build.
How many lighthouses in England?
There are an estimated 92 lighthouses that are located in the UK. A few of the lighthouses are called South Gare lighthouse, Shoreham lighthouse, and Bamburgh lighthouse.
It was buried by an Ignimbrite lava flow (hot ash that came as a cloud). This covered the whole town to a depth greater than the height of the houses and thus preserved them intact.
Who used to look after lighthouses?
lots of different types of people although they where mostly men because some women have children that really need them
How many stories are there in burj-e-khalifa Dubai?
The Burj Khalifa (originally Burj Dubai) has 163 habitable stories. It has 2 underground parking levels and 46 maintenance levels within the spire, for a total height of 2717 feet (828 m).
How much the ticket to enter burj khalifa?
The price for the basic tour as of late 2014 was 100AED ($27 in USD) plus a processing charge. Online sales listed reserved tickets for $38.75 USD. Except for building residents and employees, no one can proceed beyond the second floor lobby without a pass.
Do people live in lighthouses?
Nowadays, most lighthouses are automatic and do not require keepers. During the days of lighthouse keepers, the length of a shift depended on the location of the house - some, on the mainland, had tied accomodation and it was the keeper's full time job. Remote houses might have a 14 day shift.
What is the tallest building on Long Island?
The tallest building I know of is the big brown apartment building in St. George . You can see it from all of Richmond Terrace and most of Bay Street. I counted 19 floors on it making it an estimated 215ft(65m).
