Empire
State Building
This National Landmark was built during the Great Depression from 1930 to 1931. Millions of Americans did not have jobs and had little money during the Great Depression. The construction of the Empire State Building provided many jobs for people of Manhattan. The construction of the skyscraper gave people hope for better times. Also, when it was completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world.
Four successful rich businessmen: John Jacob Raskob, Vice-President of General Motors, Coleman du Pont, President of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours, Louis G. Kaufman, and Ellis P. Earl formed the company Empire State, Inc. It was their idea to build a magnificent skyscraper in Manhattan.
Alfred E. Smith, former Governor of New York, managed the construction of the art-deco skyscraper. Art-deco design usually has geometric forms, modern materials, and bright colors. Art deco was a popular design in the 1920's and 1930's. Other art deco buildings in Manhattan are the Chrysler Building and Radio City Music Hall.
This National Landmark was built during the Great Depression from 1930 to 1931. Millions of Americans did not have jobs and had little money during the Great Depression. The construction of the Empire State Building provided many jobs for people of Manhattan. The construction of the skyscraper gave people hope for better times. Also, when it was completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world.
Four successful rich businessmen: John Jacob Raskob, Vice-President of General Motors, Coleman du Pont, President of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours, Louis G. Kaufman, and Ellis P. Earl formed the company Empire State, Inc. It was their idea to build a magnificent skyscraper in Manhattan.
Alfred E. Smith, former Governor of New York, managed the construction of the art-deco skyscraper. Art-deco design usually has geometric forms, modern materials, and bright colors. Art deco was a popular design in the 1920's and 1930's. Other art deco buildings in Manhattan are the Chrysler Building and Radio City Music Hall.
