Empire State Building
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Empire State Building

The fastest-built and longest-reigning world's-tallest of the 20th century — built in 410 days, held the crown 41 years.

Why this matters

  • 102 stories, 381 m to the roof, 443 m to the antenna
  • Built during the Great Depression at the unprecedented pace of 4½ floors per week
  • Aluminium spire originally meant as a dirigible mooring mast
  • Held world's-tallest title 1931–1972

Reference prompt

art deco limestone skyscraper with stepped setbacks and aluminum spire, Empire State Building Manhattan, golden hour

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Drawings · Pro

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Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building

Photo: Sam valadi / Wikimedia (CC BY)