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Construction on this NYC landmark began on March 17, 1930; framework rose 4 1/2 stories per week, for a lot of weeks |
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LONG AGO, IN THE 20th CENTURY |
2019-05-22 |
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In 1931 the only dirigible to dock at this NYC building had a rough time, ending that idea |
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HISTORY |
2018-10-10 |
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The tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1931, it's currently the second tallest in the U.S. |
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HISTORIC CONSTRUCTIONS |
2008-03-07 |
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This 102-story New York skyscraper officially opened May 1, 1931 |
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THE 1930s |
1995-10-23 |
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A TV tower was added to this building in 1950, raising its height to 1,454' |
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THE 1950s |
1991-01-04 |
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In '45, a U.S. bomber crashed into this N.Y. landmark's 79th floor |
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THE '40S |
1984-10-08 |
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