Construction of the Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930. The building was completed on May 1, 1931, “in a record-breaking one year and 45 days.” The steel frame rose four and a half stories a week.
Construction of the Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930. The building was completed on May 1, 1931, “in a record-breaking one year and 45 days.” The steel frame rose four and a half stories a week.