What is the empire state building?
The empire state building is a building in Manhattan, New York.  It is 102 stories high and features an art-deco inner and outer appearance.  It was built in 1931 and is a steel framed skyscraper.  In 1931 it was considered the tallest building in the world until 1971.
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### Response: The empire state building is a building in Manhattan, New York.  It is 102 stories high and features an art-deco inner and outer appearance.  It was built in 1931 and is a steel framed skyscraper.  In 1931 it was considered the tallest building in the world until 1971.