Book description
Learn about the history of the Empire State Building in New York with
iMinds Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. The Empire State
Building towers above the midtown district of New York City. Its
solitary spire now stands out on the city skyline, no longer matched by
the twin towers of the World Trade Centre destroyed in 2001. It is once
again the tallest building in the city. But it is no longer the tallest
in the world, a title it held for an unmatched 40 years. Its quiet
elegance reflects the functionality of its form as well as the
distinctive Art Deco style popular at the time of its construction. It
is a symbol of American commercial ambition and it is a symbol of the
American Dream. The Empire State Building was born out of ambition. It
was competition among commercial giants that led to its inception. In
1929, the Chrysler building was the tallest in the world. John Jacob
Raskob, a self-made millionaire and one-time Vice President of General
Motors, wanted to go one better. iMinds will tell you the story behind
the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair
traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your
destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device
with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden
your mind. iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the
Financial Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable
and many others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition. Learn
about the history of the Empire State Building in New York with iMinds
Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. The Empire State Building
towers above the midtown district of New York City. Its solitary spire
now stands out on the city skyline, no longer matched by the twin towers
of the World Trade Centre destroyed in 2001. It is once again the
tallest building in the city. But it is no longer the tallest in the
world, a title it held for an unmatched 40 years. Its quiet elegance
reflects the functionality of its form as well as the distinctive Art
Deco style popular at the time of its construction. It is a symbol of
American commercial ambition and it is a symbol of the American Dream.
The Empire State Building was born out of ambition. It was competition
among commercial giants that led to its inception. In 1929, the Chrysler
building was the tallest in the world. John Jacob Raskob, a self-made
millionaire and one-time Vice President of General Motors, wanted to go
one better. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its
innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting
you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings
targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information
segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds
unique fast-learning products have been praised in the Financial Times,
Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many
others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition.
