For 95 years, the Empire State Building has defined how the world sees New York.
Today, the reimagined Empire State Building Observation Deck continues to captivate visitors from around the globe and earned recognition as the #1 Attraction in New York City for four consecutive years. The 95th Anniversary celebrates more than a milestone; it celebrates the Empire State Building’s iconic legacy. From the immersive museum to the unmatched 360° views from 86th Floor Observation Deck, the Empire State Building remains New York City’s most essential destination. There has never been a better time to visit the most famous building in the world.
Check back each week as we reveal our favorite moments from the building’s 95-year history below!
August 1929 - The Empire State Inc. Consortium is Announced to the Public
In August 1929, the Enyan Corporation became Empire State, Inc., and a new chapter for New York began. Plans, blueprints, and contracts moved swiftly, and a bold idea took shape – to transform the site of the old Waldorf Astoria into the world’s first 100+ story building.
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