The Empire State Building

Opublikowano: 2026-09-13

The Empire State Building is one of the most recognisable structures in the world, an iconic component of New York City’s skyline. Even for those who have never visited, the building is internationally famous thanks to its starring role in a litany of blockbuster films. For decades, it was the tallest building in the world, a title much coveted by American businessmen and architects in the early decades of the previous century. Who was behind this impressive feat of architecture and engineering? How did it become an American cultural icon? And what unexpected events hav...