The RCA Building at Rockerfeller Center.

Architects working sketch of the RCA Building.
Circa 1933.

A photograph taken just before completion.
Note how old 1930's cameras mis-register the color.
They also have trouble with tall objects. Here it seems the building is falling away from the viewer!

One of the many Art-Deco touches on the building.
This is a tribute to "Wisdom and Knowledge."
It overlooks the Skating Rink.

This painting by William Blake (1757-1827), called "The Ancient of Days" seems to be the inspiration for "Wisdom and Knowledge."

Another detail named "Hear Ye"

Here is a shot of one of the Otis elevator doors.

This night shot dramaticaly emphasizes the huge size of the building.

Here's a similar daylight shot.

This is a shot from the RCA Building facing south.
You can see the ESB and further south the World Trade Center.
The time is around sunrise.

This is a huge shot of the RCA Building in winter.

This is a shot of the main entrance.
Note that the official address is thirty Rockerfeller Plaza.

A case of mistaken identity!
This is an older building on Lexington Avenue not to be confused with the RCA Building.
This is their previous headquarters known as the RCA Victor Building.
The RCA Building on Fifth Avenue was renamed the GE Building in 1989.