Empire State Building
Backdoor
Height (tip of flag): 444 m (1,455 ft)
Height (structural): 381 m (1,250 ft)
Location: 350 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York 10118, U.S.A.
Construction years: 1930-1931
Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Ass.
Floors over ground: 102
Owner: Empire State Building Associates
YATS Height Ranking: #5
YATS Age Ranking: #4
Official website: www.esbnyc.com
Held world's tallest building title for 40 years. Still U.S.A.'s 3rd behind Sears Tower and World Trade Center. Art Deco Style. 6500 windows.
Photo www.corbis.com/Gail Mooney