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Empire State Building Facts

Read about one of the most famous buildings in the world with our fun Empire State Building facts for kids.

Learn when it was completed, how long it took, how many floors it has and much more. Read on and enjoy a range of interesting trivia and information about the Empire State Building.

The Empire State Building is a skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City, USA.

The building has 103 floors and at roof height is 1250 ft (381 m) tall. The height when including the antenna spire is 1454 ft (443.2 m).

The Empire State Building was designed by William Lamb of the architect firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon Associates.

The contracting construction firm was Starrett Brothers and Eken.

Around 3,400 workers were involved in the construction of the Empire State Building, with official records showing five workers died.

It took just 410 days for the Empire State Building to be constructed, quicker than anticipated.

The building was officially opened on May 1, 1931 when President Herbert Hoover turned the lights on with a push of a button from Washington, D.C.

For 41 years between 1931 and 1972 the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world.

There are 6,514 windows in the Empire State Building.

From street level to the 103rd floor there are 1,872 steps. A race up the stairs to the 86th floor is held annually, the athletes must climb a total of 1,576 steps.

There are 73 elevators in the building, including 6 freight elevators.

Because so many businesses are housed in the building the Empire State has its own zip code, 10118.

The building itself cost $24,718,000 to build, when the cost of the land is included this figure climbs to $40,948,900. This cost was less than half of the total anticipated cost due to the Great Depression.

The Empire State Building has a lightning rod near the top which is struck by lightning around 23 times every year.

There are observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors. These tourist attractions are visited by around 4 million people annually.

The Empire State Building became the tallest building in New York City again after the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001. In April 2012 the new One World Trade Center surpassed the Empire State Building in height.

Empire State Building Facts

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Fun Empire State Building Facts for Kids - Interesting Trivia & Information

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Empire State Building Facts Read about one of the most famous buildings in the world with our fun Empire State Building facts for kids. Learn when it was completed, how long it took, how many floors it has and much more. Read on and enjoy a range of interesting trivia and information about the Empire State Building.

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→ Name: Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell Tower of Pisa
→ Italian Name: Torre Pendente di Pisa
→ Location: City of Pisa, Italy.
→ Accommodation: Find Hotels in Pisa
→ Construction Year: started in 1173, finished in 1399
→ Original Height: 60 m
→ Actual Height: 56.67m =highest side; 55,86m =lowest side
→ Stairs: 251 steps
→ Weight: 14,500 tonnes

If you want to be sure to see the Tower up close → You Need to book your Leaning Tower of Pisa Tickets in Advance

Leaning Tower of Pisa General Info:

The Tower of Pisa is located next to the Cathedral of Pisa, in Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles) in the city of Pisa, Italy.

Click here to find Hotels in the city center of Pisa, near Leaning Tower of Pisa!

The building of the leaning Tower of Pisa, and especially its completion, represents the last element in the compliment of the ceremonial complex of monuments that enrich the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles).

The project included four representative monuments in the city of Pisa, Italy: the Cathedral of Pisa (Il Duomo di Pisa), the Baptistry, the Bell Tower of Pisa, Monumental Cemetery

Architecture style → The leaning Tower of Pisa is a medieval architecture, in Romanesque style.

Construction time → The construction of Tower of Pisa began in 1173 and was completed in the 14th century, in 1399

Design → It is considered that the architects and engineers who designed the leaning Tower of Pisa are: Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, Giovanni di Simone

The first phase of Pisa Tower's construction is attributed to Bonanno Pisano or Gherardo di Gherardo.

Giovanni Pisano and Giovanni di Simone continued the second phase of the building. Tommaso Pisano finished the tower's construction.

Tower of Pisa Interesting Facts:

1. Pisa got its name in 600 BC from a Greek word meaning "marshy land."

2. There are several other towers in Pisa that also lean: the bell tower at the church of St. Michele dei Scalzi, and the bell tower at the church of St. Nicola.

3. The cathedral and baptistery are also sinking.

4. Galileo was baptized in the baptistery in 1565.

5. The foundation of the cemetery, Campo Santo, is made up of 53 shiploads of earth that were brought back from the Hill of Calvary in Jerusalem

How tall is the Tower of Pisa?

→ Measurements

The original completed height of the Tower of Pisa is 60 meters. Actually the tower's height is 56.67m on the highest side and 55,86m on the lowest side.

The outside diameter of the leaning Tower of Pisa's base is 15.484 meters.

Width of walls at base is 2.4384 meters

Weight of tower is approximately 14,500 tonnes

There are 251 steps from the bottom to the top of the Pisa tower.

Other interesting facts can be found on our page Historical facts about Tower of Pisa.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa Facts - Leaning Tower of Pisa

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QUICK FACTS: → Name: Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell Tower of Pisa → Italian Name: Torre Pendente di Pisa → Location: City of Pisa, Italy. → Accommodation: Find Hotels in Pisa → Construction Year: started in 1173, finished in 1399 → Original Height: 60 m ...

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The two identical 110-story "Twin Towers" of the World Trade Center officially opened in 1973 and went on to become New York City icons and key elements of Manhattan's famous skyline. Once home to almost 500 businesses and approximately 50,000 employees, the World Trade Center towers were tragically destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Today, you can visit the World Trade Center site's 9/11 Memorial Museum and memorial to learn more about the attacks and for personal contemplation (and also admire the newly built One World Trade Center, which opened in 2014), but first: Read on for a brief Twin Towers history of Manhattan's lost icons.

In 1946, the New York State Legislature authorized the development of a "world trade mart" in downtown Manhattan, a concept that was the brainchild of real estate developer David Sholtz. However, it wasn't until 1958 that Chase Manhattan Bank vice chair David Rockefeller announced plans to build a multi-million-square-foot complex on Lower Manhattan's east side. The original proposal was for only one 70-story building, not the final Twin Towers design. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to oversee the building project.

Protests soon arose from residents and businesses in the Lower Manhattan neighborhoods slated for demolition to make way for the World Trade Center. These protests delayed construction for four years. Final building plans were eventually approved and unveiled by principal architect Minoru Yamasaki in 1964. The new plans called for a World Trade Center consisting of 15 million square feet distributed among seven buildings. The standout design features were two towers that would each exceed the Empire State Building's height by 100 feet and become the world's tallest buildings.

Construction of the World Trade Center towers began in 1966. The north tower was completed in 1970; the south tower was completed in 1971. The towers were built using a new drywall system reinforced by steel cores, making them the first skyscrapers ever built without the use of masonry. The two towers - at 1368 and 1362 feet and 110 stories each - bested the Empire State Building to become the tallest buildings in the world. The World Trade Center - including the Twin Towers and four other buildings - officially opened in 1973.

In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit made headlines by walking across a cable strung between the tops of the two towers using no safety net. The world-famous restaurant, Windows on the World, opened on the top floors of the north tower in 1976. The restaurant was hailed by critics as one of the finest in the world and offered some of the most breathtaking views in New York City. In the South Tower, the public observation deck called "Top of the World" offered similar views for New Yorkers and visitors.

The World Trade Center also starred in many movies, including memorable roles in Escape from New York, the 1976 remake of King Kong, and Superman.

In 1993, a group of terrorists left a van loaded with explosives in an underground parking garage of the north tower. The resulting explosion killed six and wounded more than a thousand, but caused no major damage to the World Trade Center. Sadly, the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, caused much greater destruction. Terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center towers, causing massive explosions, the destruction of the towers, and the deaths of 2,749 people. Today, the World Trade Center remains a New York City icon, years after its destruction.

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World Trade Center: A History of the World Trade Center Towers

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The two identical 110-story "Twin Towers" of the World Trade Center officially opened in 1973 and went on to become New York City icons and key elements of Manhattan's famous skyline. Once home to almost 500 businesses and approximately 50,000 employees, the World Trade Center towers were tragically destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Temple Grandin - 2 minute video from CNN

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Temple Grandin - 2 minute video from CNN

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'Why Autism is a gift'

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Temple Grandin, an autistic professor, speaks with CNN after her recent TED talk. She says being autistic is a blessing.

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How Do Porcupines Attack Porcupines Shooting Their Quills Porcupine Attack Dog vs Porcupine Porcupine Scream Pet Porcupine Porcupine Sing North American Porcupine Porcupine Fight Baby Porcupine Porcupine Fish Family Feud Porcupine Porcupine Sounds Honey Badger vs Porcupine Porcupine Tree Pumpkin Eating Porcupine Porcupine Eating a Carrot

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Thank you for listening. For more videos about wildlife please subscribe :) Royalty free content brought from pond5.com and/or bigstockphoto.com

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THIRD...You need a device and then, register as a student using this code-48678.

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THIRD...You need a device and then, register as a student using this code-48678.

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Now use your information and research to create a Spooky Animal...Have fun!

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Night Zookeeper - Inspire a love of writing!

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Inspire a love or writing with our online writing tool, class blog and interactive lessons for primary/k-8 students. Our story, characters and game encourage children to produce their best writing.

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SECOND....you will  create a creature with adaptations that help it survive in an environment.  Look to other creatures in similar habitats to identify features and characteristics that would help this creature thrive in its habitat. You will create a creature first by combining body parts from one or more categories of animal types, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and invertebrates.You  will be using Night Zoo Keeper to share your animal in a fun and digital way.Your information should include the features of informational text, including images, labels, photos, captions, and headings. The information students provide should answer questions like:•What are the physical features of this creature?•Why are these features needed in this habitat?•What does this creature eat?•What does this creature do during the day? Or is it nocturnal?•Does this creature have any natural predators?*What two animals or animal families have you combined?

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SECOND....you will  create a creature with adaptations that help it survive in an environment.  Look to other creatures in similar habitats to identify features and characteristics that would help this creature thrive in its habitat. You will create a creature first by combining body parts from one or more categories of animal types, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and invertebrates.You  will be using Night Zoo Keeper to share your animal in a fun and digital way.Your information should include the features of informational text, including images, labels, photos, captions, and headings. The information students provide should answer questions like:•What are the physical features of this creature?•Why are these features needed in this habitat?•What does this creature eat?•What does this creature do during the day? Or is it nocturnal?•Does this creature have any natural predators?*What two animals or animal families have you combined?

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https://www.livescience.com/topics/newfound-species

Answer these questions in your research  section of your STEMfolio.

When you have answered these questions on paper you will proceed to the third step.....

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FIRST...view these pictures of animals•What the animal looks like.•Where the animal lives in the wild.•What makes it interesting

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FIRST...view these pictures of animals•What the animal looks like.•Where the animal lives in the wild.•What makes it interesting

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Create two or three column notes to capture the characteristics of the animals.

http://www.pics4learning.com/?view=sub&cat=Animals
Check out these newfound speicies:

https://www.livescience.com/topics/newfound-species

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/

What do you notice?

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Thousands of copyright free and copyright friendly images and photos for teachers and students.