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Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, located in New York City, was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1972, and is the first building to have more than 100 stories.
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What can you see from the top of the Empire State building?
From the observation deck you can see all of Manhattan's Skyscrapers and central park.
On the west side you can see a little bit of Newark NJ and Jersey City plus all the way to Pennsylvania.
On the east side you can see all of Brooklyn, all the way down Long Island to the Atlantic, and some of Connecticut. To the North you can see Massachusetts but not all the way to Albany.
What 102-story building was dedicated in New York City on May 1st 1931?
The Empire State Building was dedicated in New York City in 1931.
What streets is the Empire State Building located on?
The Empire State Building is located at 34th St and 5th Ave in West Midtown.
In 1945 Berlin was invaded by Soviet forces from the East and Allies occupied the majority of West Germany so Hitler knew defeat was inevitable. He shot himself and commanding officers surrendered so the whole army was in disarray therefore they gave up before gaining any more casualties.
Later on in the Pacific the U.S.A developed the first atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki the day after. Japan which suffered greatly decided to surrender as they did not want the destruction of any other major city.
Is the Empire State Building taller than the Auckland sky tower?
Yes it is, over twice as tall:
Empire State Building is 1,250' in height.
Seattle Space Needle is 605' in height.
What is the empire state building's spire used for?
One of the original purposes was to be a mooring mast for dirigibles/blimps but it was rarely (if ever) used as that..
How many levels are in the Empire State Building?
There are 102 storeys in the Empire State Building.
Why was America building a global empire?
Answer (By American)
America is still a global empire. We have over 300 military bases and we're slowly getting involved in the Middle East.
Answer (By non-American)
In the eyes of older countries that lived through hundreds of more years than America, the USA never had an Empire.
An Empire has been historically defined as "a kingdom which reins sovereignty over another kingdom, government or tribe".
The United States is not a kingdom because they do not have a monarchy. Also the United States does not rein sovereignty over any other country (unless you count Hawaii).
The lands in which the United States have international troops stationed are only temporary leases. Which means they pay "rent" to the government who owns the land to store troops there. Empires don't rent land, they conquer them.
The only reason most countries have troops stationed overseas is for global defence reasons. Basically a precaution against another Adolf Hitler.
The Middle-East is just a coalition, not a conquest. Therefore it is not any part of an "empire". Also, the actions in the Middle-East are run by NATO, not the USA.
Examples of real empires:
- Chinese Empire
- Roman Empire
- Egyptian Empire
- Holy Roman Empire
- Prussian Empire
- Mongolian Empire
- Spanish Empire
- Indian Empire
- British Empire
The British Empire still exists today. The British monarchy have sovereignty over several lands and islands such as Gibraltar, Falklands, a handful of warrior tribes in Nepal (known as Gurkha) and so on. They also have sub-sovereignty over the British Commonwealth, which consists of countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and so on.
The only time America was an empire, was when it was part of the British Empire, before the declaration of independence. After the independence was granted, the USA stopped being an empire because they lack a monarchy.
How many people visit the Empire State Building a year?
Over 2 million people visit the Empire State Building.
When did construction begin on the Empire State Building?
Excavation began on 22 January 1930 and construction began on St Patrick's Day (17 March).
Is the Empire State Building sinking?
yes it is sinking in new york city
yes it is sinking in new york city
Really never seen a stupider question before
What is taller the cn tower or the empire state building?
Empire State Building is way huger than the Leaning Tower of Piza
What sales techniques would real estate people employ in the sale of the Empire State Building?
They can offer everyone unicorns and ponies to go with it, ooo and maybe some caviar.
What are the tallest two buildings in the world?
The world's tallest building is the Burj Khalifa (formerly know as Burj Dubai) in The United Arab Emirates at 2,722.57'. Next is the Abraj al Bait Clock Tower at 1,972'.
Who was the founder of the Empire State Building?
John J. Raskob and Alfred E. Smith were involved in building the Empire State Building during the time of the Great Depresison.
Why is the Empire State Building a wonder of the world?
How many people where killed building the empire state building?
I know this sounds weird but only 5*__*
How long to walk to Empire State Building from radio city music hall?
A little less than a mile. Rockefeller Center is at 6th Avenue, from 47th to 50th Street, and the Empire State Building is at 5th Avenue and 34th Street. In New York City, 17 to 20 street blocks (north/south blocks) equals a mile, and 5 to 10 avenue blocks (east/west blocks) equals a mile.
How did World Wars 1 and 2 affect Washington?
During World War 1 the Army needed planes and The Boeing company offered to make them. The army put in a order for 90 planes which started Mr. Boeings plane buidling business. Becuase of this it caused a influx in jobs allowing more people to work.
What is the width of Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building is 424 ft (129.2 m) east-west by 187 ft (57.0 m) north-south.
Witch is bigger the Empire State Building or the statue of liberty?
There is no right answer, only opinions.
Points in favor of the Empire State Building:
- It's taller; when completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world.
- It's American-made, rather than foreign-made.
- It was the inspiration for the word 'skyscraper'.
- It has become a symbol for New York, and is in fact named for New York's nickname, the Empire state.
- It has a world-famous outdoor observation deck, on the 86th floor.
- It has been featured in movies from King Kong to Sleepless in Seattle.
Points in favor of the Statue of Liberty:
- It's one of the world's most recognized landmarks.
- It was a gift from France, to celebrate our nation's centennial.
- Through its association with Ellis Island, it's become a symbol of immigrants and immigration, and the opening of America thereto.
- "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
- It has an observation deck in Liberty's crown (currently closed to the public).
- It has been featured in movies from Planet of the Apesto Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.
