Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Empire State Building

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2022

1. The Empire State Building Marker

Inscription. The Empire State Building, once the tallest in the world, is today the city's quintessential landmark. Its name and profile are familiar the world over. Completed in 1931, the Empire State Building was the final and most celebrated product of the skyscraper frenzy of the 1920's. Its slender, modernistic silhouette is the finest work of architect William Lamb of Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.

Erected 1988 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 40° 44.894′ N, 73° 59.108′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker can be reached from 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 5th Ave, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Empire State Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Glory Atop The Empire State Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 7 West 34th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 33rd Street Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); B. Altman & Company (about 300 feet away); The Former Aberdeen Hotel (about 400 feet away); Madison Belmont Building (about 700 feet away); Old Grolier Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. Marker is located inside the lobby on the ground floor of the Empire State Building.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2022

2. The Empire State Building Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 29, 2018

3. The Empire State Building Marker

The Empire State Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 26, 2016

4. The Empire State Building

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 29, 2018

5. The Empire State Building

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2022

6. The Empire State Building

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 7, 2022

7. The Empire State Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on January 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.