The Empire State Building turned 90 years old on 1st May, and there was a lot of fanfare to celebrate the city's most well-known landmark. The mayor along with the city celebrated the Empire State Building 90th birthday. Lighting up the icon that has long stood tall,
The Empire State Building turned 90 years old on 1st May, and there was a lot of fanfare to celebrate the city's most well-known landmark. The mayor along with the city celebrated the Empire State Building 90th birthday. Lighting up the icon that has long stood tall, strong, and proud. The Empire State Building has endured the Great Depression and the Second World War on its 90th anniversary. The building had opened to the public on May 1st, 1931 when President Herbert Hoover officially flipped the switch from the White House. It was an architectural Marvel built in just over a year. The tower quickly became a cultural icon. A must visit tourist attraction and a backdrop to countless Hollywood movies.