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ESB in the Movies
Find out what great movies used the ESB as a backdrop. Movies such as Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally and An Affair to Remember – to see what other movies the ESB makes appearances in click on the link above.
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EPA Energy Star
The Empire State Building Becomes a Charter Member of the Energy Star Building Label Program.
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Broadcasting
From high atop the Empire State Building, above the 86th floor Observation Deck, Metro Networks monitors traffic conditions in the metropolitan New York area by way of two broadcast cameras and microwave antennas…
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ESB in the News
Find out information about past events related to the ESB in our "ESB in the news" archive.
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Awards
The ESB has won the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the 1991-92 Building Owners' and Managers' Association (BOMA) International Building of the Year in the Historic Building Category
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 Visitors and observers from near and far should not take the lighting of the Empire State Building for granted because there are always interesting and interactive events planned throughout the year. As a focal point for displays, gatherings, and promotions, the Tower Lights just might surprise you with how often they change!
Below is a list of the upcoming Tower Light themes. For a detailed timeline of how the Tower Lights have evolved, please visit the Tower Lights History page.
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Upcoming Tower Lighting Schedule
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Colors |
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April 28 -
May 04, 2008
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White/White/White |
ESB Lighting |
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May 05, 2008
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Yellow/Yellow/Yellow |
Project Sunshine, Project Sunshine Gala |
May 06 -
May 07, 2008
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White/White/White |
ESB Lighting |
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May 08, 2008
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Green/Green/Green |
Rainforest Foundation, Rainforest Foundation Fund's "Some Kind of Legacy" Benefit Concert |
May 09 -
May 11, 2008
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Blue/Yellow/Blue |
European Union, Europe Day |
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May 12, 2008
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Blue/Blue/Blue |
Police Memorial Week Kick-Off |
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May 13, 2008
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Purple/Purple/White |
New York University, 2008 Commencement |
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May 14, 2008
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White/White/White |
ESB Lighting |
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May 15, 2008
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Red/Red/Red |
AIDS Walk New York |
May 16 -
May 19, 2008
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Mets/Yankees colors* |
Mets and Yankees "Subway Series" lighting* |
May 20 -
May 22, 2008
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White/White/White |
ESB Lighting |
May 23 -
May 26, 2008
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Red/White/Blue |
Memorial Day |
May 27 -
May 29, 2008
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White/White/White |
ESB Lighting |
May 30 -
June 01, 2008
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Blue/White/Blue |
Israel Tribute Committee, Salute to Israel Parade - Israel's 60th Anniversary |
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June 02, 2008
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Purple/Purple/White |
Alzheimer's Association, "Forget-Me-Not" Gala |
NOTE: Colors are listed from bottom to top as they appear from the street.
* 5/16-18: North/South sides Yankees colors (Blue/White/Blue);
East/West sides Mets colors (Blue/Orange/Blue);
5/19: Team colors of Subway Series winner (TBD)
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During spring and fall bird migration seasons and particularly on cloudy, humid and/or foggy nights, when large numbers of birds are seen flying near the building, the tower lights are turned off. Observatory personnel on the 86th floor outdoor deck notify the engineers. The birds are attracted by the lights and there is a danger they will fly into the building and be killed.
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Purchase your tickets online, it's easy and convenient. You can either print your tickets online or have them delivered right to your door step. |
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If you are planning to visit the ESB, please take a moment to read our security and visitor instructions. |
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The world's famous have come to admire the unmatched view from the Empire State Building's Observatory. |
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Can't make it to New York? See the Empire State Building inside and out through the ESB Launch Tour. |
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Click here to learn about some of NY's other landmarks.
Brooklyn Bridge
Central Park
Chrysler Building
Liberty Island
Ellis Island
Madison Square Garden
Shea Stadium
USS Intrepid
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Find out the history of the ESB, from who owned the land to who first turned on the lights. |
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