1. 1931: Empire State Building
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Class 4-305
Ms. Belfer

2. When:1931 Who: Empire State Building Where: Manhattan, New York

3. What is the Empire State Building?
The Empire State building is an amazing building. The Empire State building was built in Manhattan. 3,000 workers completed the building in 45 days. The Empire State Building, at one time was the tallest building in the world. The Empire State Building opened on May16, 1931, it stood 1,250 feet.
The Empire State Building was finished on May 1, days ahead of schedule and about 5 million dollars under budget. During the opening ceremonies, President Hoover pressed a button to light up the building. Unfortunately, due to the Depression, nearly half of the building remained unused, giving it the nickname the "Empty State Building."
RETRIEVED MAY 24, 2006

4. How did the event you are researching affect the New York that we live in today?
The Empire State Building still affects people in New York today because people are still work inside There are 3 Banks, 3 Restaurants,7 Retail stores. It is still a symbol everyone thinks of when they think of New York City.

5. Photos and Websites
Aerial view of the Empire State Building, New York, New York.(
Aerial view of the Empire State Building, New New York

6. Construction worker guiding a hoisting cable on the Empire State Building, New York, New York
Photography Collection, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations

7. Websites for Research www.tekmom.com