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Famous monuments in New York City (Former) World Trade Center It was composed of seven buildings, the “Twin Towers” were 110-storey buildings. It was designed by the American architect Minoru Yamasaki. The North Tower was built from 1966 to 1972, the South Tower was finished in 1973. It was 1,756 feet high (526,8 m). It was the highest skyscraper from 1971 to 1973. Up to 50,000 people used to work there on a typical day. It was situated in Lower Manhattan. (New) One World Trade Center It is a 104-storey building. It was designed by the American architect David Childs. It was built from 2006 to 2013. It is 1,776 feet high (541,3 m) as a symbol of the tower's name “Freedom” in reference to the USA's independence. It is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world. It is situated in Lower Manhattan. Empire State Building It is a 102-storey skyscraper. It was designed by the American architect William Lamb. It was built from 1930 to 1931. It is 1,454 feet high (443,2 m). It was the highest skyscraper from 1931 to 1970. It was seen in Superman (1980) and King Kong (1933 and 2005) It is situated at 350 5 th Avenue.

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Famous monuments in New York City

(Former) World Trade Center• It was composed of seven buildings, the “Twin Towers”

were 110-storey buildings.• It was designed by the American architect Minoru

Yamasaki.• The North Tower was built from 1966 to 1972, the South

Tower was finished in 1973.• It was 1,756 feet high (526,8 m).• It was the highest skyscraper from 1971 to 1973.• Up to 50,000 people used to work there on a typical day.• It was situated in Lower Manhattan.

(New) One World Trade Center• It is a 104-storey building.• It was designed by the American

architect David Childs.• It was built from 2006 to 2013.• It is 1,776 feet high (541,3 m) as a

symbol of the tower's name“Freedom” in reference to the USA'sindependence.

• It is the fourth tallest skyscraper inthe world.

• It is situated in Lower Manhattan.

Empire State Building• It is a 102-storey skyscraper.• It was designed by the American architect William Lamb.• It was built from 1930 to 1931.• It is 1,454 feet high (443,2 m).• It was the highest skyscraper from 1931 to 1970.• It was seen in Superman (1980) and King Kong (1933 and 2005)• It is situated at 350 5th Avenue.

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Chrysler Building• It is a 77-storey building.• It was designed by the American architect William Van Alen.• It was built from 1928 to 1930.• It is 925 feet high (282 m).• It was the highest skyscraper in 1930 for only 346 days.• It was entirely paid with the money of Walter Chrysler, the car

manufacturer.• It is situated at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington

Avenue.

Rockefeller Center• It is a large complex composed of nineteen buildings. The highest building is

composed of 70 floors and is 872 feet high (266 m).• It was designed by the American architect

Raymond Hood.• It was built from 1930 to 1939.• It is famous for its Christmas Tree lighting.• It was ordered by the Rockefeller family.• It is situated Midtown Manhattan near 5th Avenue.

Flatiron Building• It is a particular 22-storey building

because of its triangular shape.• It was designed by the American

architect Daniel Burnham. • It was built in 1902 and took one

year to be built.• It is 290 feet high (87 m).• It was commonly believed it would

collapse as soon as it was faced witha strong wind.

• It was used in the film Spiderman asthe office of the journalist PeterParker.

• It is situated at 175 Fifth Avenuebetween 22nd and 23rd Streets.

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Statue of Liberty• It is a statue made of copper.• It was designed by the French sculptor Auguste Frédéric

Bartholdi.• It was built by Gustave Eiffel, from 1928 to 1930.• It is 305'1 feet high (93 m) from ground to torch.• It was given to the people of the United States by the

people of France and was dedicated on November the 28th

1886.• It is situated on Liberty Island, New York City.

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Gingerbread house

harlem courthouse

le Cirque at Bloomberg Tower

Woolworth Building

American Radiator building