Empire State Building (1931) by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Photos

The Empire State Building (1931) (350 Fifth Ave. at 34th St.) was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon in the Moderne style. Until 1972 it held the record as the world's tallest building. The tower atop the structure was conceived as a mooring mast for dirigibles.

See also: New York City Landmark Buildings
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Empire State Building (1931) (350 Fifth Ave.) (102 floors).
Style: Moderne. Architect: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. On National Register.

Facade of Empire State Building.

Vertical lines of Empire State Building.

Crown of Empire State Building.

Antenna (aka dirigible mooring mast) of Empire State Building.

Moderne-style crown details of Empire State Building.

Facade of Empire State Building.

Facade detail of Empire State Building.

Window surrounds of Empire State Building.

Sign & eagles of Empire State Building.

Lobby artwork showing map & Empire State Building.

Lobby artwork showing Empire State Building on map.

Dedication plaque in lobby of Empire State Building.

Masonry plaque in lobby of Empire State Building.

1328 Broadway & Herald Towers Apartments frame Empire State Building.

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