75th Birthday for New York Empire State Building
My Home Sweet Home: 
I found a few things to share.
Unfortuanatly became once again the tallest building in Manhattan because of the Twin Towers being destroyed in 2001.
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Posted: Monday, 01 May 2006 8:20AM
Empire State Building Turns 75 Monday
NEW YORK -- It's a diamond jubilee for New York City's crown jewel. The Empire State Building turns 75 years old Monday. The construction of the city's tallest building was one of the most remarkable feats of the past century. It took only 410 days to build. It opened on May 1 of 1931 -- with President Herbert Hoover pressing a button in Washington DC to turn on the lights.
NEW YORK -- It's a diamond jubilee for New York City's crown jewel. The Empire State Building turns 75 years old Monday. The construction of the city's tallest building was one of the most remarkable feats of the past century. It took only 410 days to build. It opened on May 1 of 1931 -- with President Herbert Hoover pressing a button in Washington DC to turn on the lights.
VIDEO: Empire State Building Marks 75 Years
It was built of granite, Indiana limestone, steel and aluminum. For 40 years it was the world's tallest edifice -- until surpassed in 1972 by the World Trade Center. It became the city's tallest building again on Sept. 11, 2001. It now ranks ninth in the world and second in the United States behind Chicago's Sears Tower. A few days ago a daredevil tried to parachute off the building. But the stunt was foiled by police.
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An AP article had some history. Some of the records are unclear. But between 31-34 people have committed suicide jumping from the observation deck. Two were miraculously blown back! I wonder if they got the message of what to do with their lives? Like live now and enjoy life! As it wasn't their time.
It was built of granite, Indiana limestone, steel and aluminum. For 40 years it was the world's tallest edifice -- until surpassed in 1972 by the World Trade Center. It became the city's tallest building again on Sept. 11, 2001. It now ranks ninth in the world and second in the United States behind Chicago's Sears Tower. A few days ago a daredevil tried to parachute off the building. But the stunt was foiled by police.
For more NY news go to: http://www.1010wins.com/pages/30525.php
An AP article had some history. Some of the records are unclear. But between 31-34 people have committed suicide jumping from the observation deck. Two were miraculously blown back! I wonder if they got the message of what to do with their lives? Like live now and enjoy life! As it wasn't their time.
Though I do know with suicide if at first you don't suceed, people do go one to try again.
I have a friend who has lost count at his efforts to leave this world. And once actually cut his own throat. Which does not work! The body protects us from ourselves. Well, it tries to.
I have a friend who has lost count at his efforts to leave this world. And once actually cut his own throat. Which does not work! The body protects us from ourselves. Well, it tries to.
posted by LadyIrene @ 5/01/2006 10:04:00 AM
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