New York 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
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 40° 44.894′ N, 73° 59.108′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. 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
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 29, 2018
2. The Empire State Building Marker
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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
3. The Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 29, 2018
4. The Empire State Building Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 26, 2016
5. The Empire State Building
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 29, 2018
6. The Empire State Building
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 28, 2022
7. The Empire State Building
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 27, 2018
8. The Empire State Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 7. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
