# Empire State Building

New York City, United States

An Art Deco tower of 102 stories that opened in 1931 and held the title of world's tallest building until 1970. Designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon and raised in roughly thirteen months, it remains one of Midtown Manhattan's defining silhouettes.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Empire State Building, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 40.7483, -73.9856

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