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BUILT IN THE 1930s , the Empire State Building ( ESB ) is one of the tallest buildings in America at 102 storeys , drawing in thousands of tourists each year . Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the building reaches heights of 1,454ft providing stunning views of New York .

Designed to incorporate an art deco style by William F . Lamb from architectural firm Shreve , Lamb & Harmon Associates , the building is constructed with limestone from the Empire Mill situated in Sanders , Indiana , with a lobby traversing three storeys . Built from the top down , the skyscraper incorporates over 6,000 windows , with over 3,000 workers undertaking vital work , alongside contracts The Starrett Brothers and Eken .

Now home to over 100 local businesses , the mixed-use building has undergone extensive renovation works to incorporate world-class technology , such as modern elevators from the Otis Elevator Company , and has become one of the tallest sustainable skyscrapers in the world , obtaining LEED certification in 2011 .

The 86th and 102nd floors of the building showcase observation decks which provide full panoramic views , at which the ESB has become a key tourist landmark throughout New York , including a gift shop on the 80th floor .

34 December 2016