Empire State Building

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/empire-state-building

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
2. What is the architectural style?Art Deco
3. How fast was the Empire State Building built?It was finished in just 1 year and 45 days, from March 17, 1930 to May 1, 1931.
4. Why is the Empire State Building famous in movies?It has appeared in many films, like King Kong, and is a popular backdrop that shows New York’s excitement.

Art Deco Architecture: A decorative style characterized by geometric shapes, rich ornamentation, and a sense of modernity, prominent in the 1920s and 1930s.
Zoning Laws: Regulations set by a city government that control how land and buildings can be used and developed.
Retrofitting: The process of adding new technology or features to older buildings to improve their performance, safety, or efficiency.