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With work beginning on March 17, 1930, the Empire State Building eventually surpassed in height the Chrysler Building and 40 Wall Street to become the tallest office building in the world. Through archival photographs and vintage film as well as animation, the construction of the 102-story edifice is re-created here. The story of this iconic, landmark skyscraper is also the story of the invention of industrial steel, the competition among industrial barons, and the history...Log In or Sign Up to Read More