The majestic Empire State Building, now the Grand Old Lady of the New York City skyline, opened amid great civic fanfare just 14 months after construction on it began on this day in history, May 1, ...

The race to the top of very tall buildings. By Bill Donahue A student at the University of North Carolina, one of nine people wounded in a hail of gunfire that killed a fleeing gunman in August, has ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building (ESB), the “World’s Most Famous Building,” will celebrate its 95 th anniversary on May 1, 2026, with new offers at the Empire State Building ...

The Empire State Building opened in New York City 95 years ago today, May 1, which also marks the launch of our latest issue with its special project section focused on tall buildings. The Midtown ...

If there’s one structure nearly everyone who’s even thought of visiting New York City can name, it’s the Empire State Building (ESB). Located at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, it’s one of ...