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'The Wild and Dark History of the Empire State Building, One of New York City’s Most Recognized Landmarks, and Known for its Record-Breaking Height

Upon completion of the building in 1931 at a cost of $40,948,900, it surpassed its competitors and became the tallest structure in New York. The building has had more than 30 suicide attempts. The first one occurred when a laid-off worker threw himself down an open elevator shaft while the building was still under construction.
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