Name: Developing the Empire State Building
Duration: 160
Description: When it was completed in 1931, New York's Empire State building was the world's tallest skyscraper. What was the driving force behind the design of this massive structure?

When it was completed in 1931, New York's Empire State building was the world's tallest skyscraper. What was the driving force behind the design of this massive structure?

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When it was completed in 1931, New York&#8217;s Empire State building was the world&#8217;s tallest skyscraper. What was the driving force behind the design of this massive structure?

Developing the Empire State Building

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