Manhattan · NYC landmark
Empire Building, 71 Broadway
71 Broadway (aka 69-73 Broadway, 1-5 Rector Street, 51-53 Trinity Place) · Manhattan, New York City
An early skyscraper combines new foundation engineering with the history of the steel industry.
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NYFE Summary
Engineers used steel caissons to carry the building’s loads down to firm ground. U.S. Steel made it a headquarters in 1901 and remained here until 1976.
A broad arched entrance gives the base the form of a triumphal arch. Above it, regular rows of windows rise toward open columned galleries and a projecting roofline.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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