How many months did it take to build the Empire State Bldg?

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How many months did it take to build the Empire State Bldg?

Post by pete » Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:11 pm

A. 14
B. 24
C. 34

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Re: How many months did it take to build the Empire State Bldg?

Post by thelionofthenorth » Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:47 pm

A is closest.
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Re: How many months did it take to build the Empire State Bldg?

Post by Shred » Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:37 am

As impressive as the building is, it's essentially the same construction technique as Meccano.
Steel framed buildings are bolted together, it doesn't take long to put them up. I'd agree with A as well.
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