Yes, asbestos was used in the construction of the Empire State Building. It was commonly used as insulation and fireproofing material in buildings during that time period due to its heat resistance and durability. However, asbestos is now known to be a health hazard and its use has been heavily restricted or banned in many countries due to its link to serious respiratory diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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Construction of the Empire State Building was completed in 1931. It cost $40,948,900, which would equal around 500 million dollars in 2010.
The Empire State Building lost this title in 1972 with the construction of the first world trade center nearby in New York City
The Empire State Building is an office building.
The Chrysler building was only the tallest construction for about a year between 1930 and 1931, until the Empire State Building was build.
about 15,000 people work in the empire state building.
Empire State Building
The person who built the Empire State Building was William F. Lamb. Lamb was the architect. The building was built by John Bowser the construction superintendent for the Starrett Brothers and Eken.
The official opening of the Empire State Building was May 1, 1931.Construction of the Empire State Building began in March of 1930 on the site of the old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel at 350 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. It was completed 14 months later in May, 1931.
Yes, there is a gallery in the Empire State Building