Midtown Manhattan Skyline from Long Island City, Queens

Midtown Manhattan is a major district in New York City, known for its mix of business, culture, and history. It is home to important landmarks like the Empire State Building, one of the city's most famous skyscrapers, and the headquarters of the United Nations, a center for international diplomacy. The area also includes landmarks like Grand Central Terminal, a transportation hub, and Rockefeller Center, a popular complex for shopping and entertainment. Midtown is also home to impressive office buildings, luxury hotels, and notable institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art. The Vanderbilt family, influential in the development of New York's transportation infrastructure, also has historical ties to the area. With its combination of office buildings, cultural attractions, and residential spaces, Midtown Manhattan serves as both a business district and a key destination for visitors.

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			Empire State Building Name: Empire State Building Building type: Office building Designer / Architect: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Built year: 1931 Owner: Empire State Realty Trust Architectural style: Art Deco The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall, including its antenna. The Empire State Building was the world's tallest building until the first tower of the World Trade Center was topped out in 1970; following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was New York City's tallest building until it was surpassed in 2012. As of 2022, the building is the seventh-tallest building in New York City, the ninth-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, the 54th-tallest in the world, and the sixth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas. wikipedia

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