what was the original purpose of the empire state building?

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what was the original purpose of the empire state building?

2007-05-22 15:50:30 · 4 answers · asked by U make me smile! 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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An office building although it could be classified as "mixed use" because the first couple floors were also commercial space and the very top of the tower was to be an anchor for blimps to land at.

2007-05-22 15:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by John B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

It was originally built as a prop for the first King Kong movie.

2007-05-22 16:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

As best as I can remember, it was designed for radio communications and as a docking station for blimps. God Bless you.

2007-05-22 15:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It was built to house the headquarters of Doc Savage.

2007-05-22 15:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋