The Empire State Building's Hidden Secrets

About this episode

This episode explores the hidden secrets and fascinating stories behind the Empire State Building.

The Empire State Building in New York is an American icon - one of the most famous structures on the planet. This soaring skyscraper was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 1931; a title it held into for more than 40 years. But how much do we really know about this modern mega-structure? There are many surprisingly stories about the Empire State Building. How was it built so fast? What is the secret to its incredible stability? What happened when an airship tried to moor at the top of the world’s tallest building? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• architecture
• history
• engineering
• New York City
• skyscrapers
• cultural icon

Keywords

• Empire State Building
• New York
• skyscraper
• history
• engineering
• airship
• construction
• stability

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Empire State Building, New York

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