The Empire State building is a historical and cultural icon that represents American ingenuity and optimism. For forty-one years it stood as the tallest building in the world and it has been visited by over 100 million people since its construction; the Empire State Building is indeed one of the most famous buildings in the world.
The following collection of hand-drawn renderings documents the rise of the Empire State building. Available now, these works offer a unique opportunity to acquire period working drawings of an iconic structure — and a rare piece of history.