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Empire State Building Turns 75

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan

30 April 2006 - 1:00pm

Once the world's tallest building, a New York City landmark will celebrate its 75th birthday.

"Born in the Great Depression, it has weathered economic hardship, world war, labor strikes, murder, terrorist fears and a plane crash. The Empire State Building, once the tallest building in the world and again the tallest in New York City, is turning 75 Monday. Construction of the Empire State Building was one of the most remarkable feats of the 20th century."

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Source: The Seattle Times, April 30, 2006
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