So, how did this magnificent structure come to be? Well, it was built during the Great Depression, which is like constructing a giant Lego set while everyone around you is losing their jobs (talk about a mood booster). It took a whopping 1 year and 45 days to complete, which is like baking a cake in under an hour – except instead of a cake, it's a 113,000-ton building!
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for over 40 years, which is like being the reigning champion of a game of "Who Can Build the Tallest Tower" (Patricia, the reigning champion, is getting a little too comfortable on that throne). It's had its fair share of notable tenants, including Fay Wray, the original King Kong actress – I guess you could say she had a gorilla of a view from her office window!
But what's really interesting is that the building has been strikingly energy-efficient, even back in the 1930s. It was designed with a clever art deco exterior that helps reduce wind resistance and keep the building cool – talk about built-in air conditioning! And today, the building is still going strong, with over 4 million visitors each year – that's like filling the entire building with people and still having room for a few thousand more!
How High Is The Empire State Building? (Other Facts Revealed
