Construction started on March 17, 1930, and the building opened thirteen and a half months afterward on May 1, 1931. Despite favorable publicity related to the building's construction, because of the …

Experience stunningly restored and colorized 4K footage of the Empire State Building rising above New York City during its construction in 1930–1931.

Sep 1, 2025 · Vote up the photos that make feel as if you're there with the construction crew.

Despite an astonishing lack of safety regulations, only five workers died during construction. The construction of the Empire State Building was part of a competition in New York City for the “world’s …

May 7, 2025 · New York City’s Woolworth Building, at 792 ft, was the world’s tallest tower in 1929, but two skyscrapers under construction across town were in a dead heat to take the crown.

Oct 10, 2024 · Finished with a few weeks to spare, the Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a special lighting display ignited by a switch from the White House.

General and detailed views of the Empire State Building under construction showing workers performing various tasks including positioning, welding and riveting steel, hoisting materials and supplies, and …