When in New York all eyes are drawn to its incredible man made skyline. And for the past eight decades there's been one building in particular that has drawn attention, the magnificent Empire State building. A classic example of 1920s American optimism and enthusiasm for the modern age the building remains along with the statue of liberty one of the city's enduring icons.

Originally released by Switch International, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2015.

Empire State Building: Landmarks (5:00);.