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Empire State Building Block Construction Set, Building Blacks, 437 pieces
Empire State Building Model


 
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From the White House Gift Shop, Est. 1946, this is a Best Lock (Compatible with Lego) building block set to build the New York City Empire State Building and the White House Gift Shop's celebration of Great American Architecture. This construction block kit includes 437 pieces and is interchangeable with other leading brands. Ages 5+

The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. It has a roof height of 1,250 feet (381 meters), and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of 1,454 ft (443.2 m) high. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. It stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was again the tallest building in New York (although it was no longer the tallest in the US or the world), until One World Trade Center reached a greater height on April 30, 2012. The Empire State Building is currently the third-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States and the 22nd-tallest in the world. It is also the fourth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas.

The Empire State Building is generally thought of as an American cultural icon. It is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and confirmed by the New York City Board of Estimate. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. In 2007, it was ranked number one on the List of America's Favorite Architecture.

All items are packaged and shipped in our handcrafted, made in the USA, White House Gift Shop, est. 1946 presentation box. An official White House Gift Shop, est.1946 Certificate of Authenticity is included for each item in your order. Our certificates are great accompaniment for gift giving and collection purposes.

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