One of the most popular buildings in Hollywood films

Empire State Building - VETERAN IN record-holder Empire State Building, 102-storey 443-meter (1454 feet) altitude skyscraper, located in Manhattan, the heart of New York City, is one of the most famous buildings in the world. After its completion in 1931, the Empire State Building became the tallest building in the world and kept that title for over forty years, until the completion of construction of the first World Trade Center towers in 1972, the Empire State Building has played a role in the great rivalry and competition of buildings competing for the title of the highest buildings in the world. Once the three buildings, 40-s building on Wall Street, Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, were in the grueling competition with each other, which of them will be the tallest building in the world, and whose construction will be completed earlier. The modern look of the building construction works Chrysler Building headed by Walter Chrysler, chairman of the same company, and the construction of the Empire State Building, led by a New York politician Al Smith and CEO of General Motors Jacob Raskob. Construction of the Empire State Building, which began in 1930, was completed in May 1931 for a record period of 14 months. Architectural firm, is building, has been associated company "Shreve, Lamb and Harmon. Empire State Building at night skyscraper was completed in Art Deco, popular in the era after World War II, and constructed of brick, concrete and steel. The characteristic form of the outer part was created by limestone, brought from Indiana, as well as granite, aluminum and steel. Marble, imported from Germany and France, used for finishing ceilings of the building. Empire State Building on a background of flaming twin towers during the September 11 attacks on the top of the Empire State Building is illuminated, using different color models to describe special events, seasons and holidays. For example, when a team of New York "Nicker" plays at home, the upper part of the building illuminated in blue, orange and white light. (New York Nikerbokers "- a popular professional basketball team based in New York, ca. Perevi.) During Christmas, it shows a light image of a Christmas tree. Due to the height of the building, these lights can be seen for miles and miles away. Hall first floor Empire State Building is, basically, from the offices here of about 15 thousand. Offices primarily leased to doctors, lawyers, insurance agents and other professionals. The building is a major center of radio and television for most New York television and radio stations with broadcasting equipment and antennas on top of buildings. High-rise construction site on the skyscraper known for its attractiveness to tourists. Annually, more than three million people visit the building and enjoy views of New York and surrounding areas from two survey sites located on 86 th and 102 th floor. Located on the outlooks people can contemplate the magnificent views of the city of New York, as well as other parts of the landscape of New York and neighboring states. Empire State Building during the construction of building the Empire State Building appears in many Hollywood films. The most famous is the relatively recently released motion picture "King Kong", in which the giant ape climbs to the top, trying to escape from his pursuers. Empire State Building was also one of the main "Decoration" in many films of Woody Allen, for example, in "Manhattan", as well as in other films such as "Sleepless in Seattle" and "When Harry Met Sally." ______________________________________ Translated from English by T. Ponomarenko © Copy materials from the site is strictly prohibited! See also: Diamond in the Arab world skyscraper that promotes foreign investment Altitude "bottle opener" Asian skyscrapers, "twins" Silver champion in Hong Kong on height of buildings in Hong Kong's tallest building architectural asymmetrical response "Chamberlain" small town fit inside the building skyscraper Despite the strike Dubai has grown supergiant One of the most original Chinese beauties skyscrapers