The Empire State Building
The tallest building in New York was the tallest building in the world from the time it was built in 1931 until the World Trade Center passed it by in 1972. It now ranks as the 10th tallest building in the world, and 2nd in the United States, behind only the Sears Tower in Chicago.
The Empire State Building was not a rousing success initially. The Great Depression kept renters away, and it was not until 1950 that the owners of the building turned a profit. In contrast, today the building houses over 1,000 businesses employing over 21,000 people. The building even has its own zip code, 10118.
It became a favorite place for suicide swan dives even before it was completed when a laid off worker took the plunge. Last year, some lawyer jumped from the 68th floor.
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