Construction of the Empire State Building began in March 1930. This huge building was built quite quickly in just 14 months. Construction was financed and completed by an architectural company called Shreve, Lamb, & Harmon Associates. This building was the tallest in the world until the World Trade Center (World Trade Center) in 1972. Height of Empire State Building - 448 meters (along with antenna). There are 102 floors in the building. The official opening of Empire State Building was held on May 1st, 1931: U.S. President Herbert Hoover lit lights on the building to commemorate its opening. The exterior of the building is faced with limestone, granite, and finished aluminum. Chromium-nickel plates grace the building from the 6th floor to the top. The first floor's marble was brought from Italy, France, Belgium and Germany.

Large companies like to decorate the Empire State Building for advertisements, or simply to celebrate a holiday. For example, in December 2004, visitors and New Yorkers enjoyed a view of the Empire State Building highlighted by red floodlights. This was because the company Ferrari celebrated its 50th anniversary on the American market. A decade ago, the Empire State Building glowed in purple in honor of the new colors of the sweetie M & M's (then around the country, elections were held for a new color and purple won).

Since the time of it construction, the Empire State Building has been the cynosure of tourists, who visit the city of New York. It has also donned the pages of many magazines, television channels and even movies. In fact, its popularity is as much due to its construction marvel as much for being a symbol of a successful attempt of man to create something unique and astounding. And to be aware of the fact that, the building was completed 45 days ahead of its schedule, makes the beholder gap in wonder. The inside of the building are used for business purposes apart from being used as a tourist's destination. People can view the city from its 86th and the 102nd floor. Tickets are available at the place and you can also purchase them online.

Now-a-days, skyscrapers in line of the Empire State Building are being built in many cities due to paucity of space and other economic reasons. It is also no longer the tallest building. But it ranks tall amidst all the skyscrapers due to its historical significance.