And the answer is ...
c) Bank of America Tower
Coming in at 1,200 feet (shorter than the Empire State, but taller than the Chrysler Building), the Bank of America Tower was completed in 2009. Besides being famous for its height, it's also known for its environmental innovations, which includes a system to collect and filter rainwater for use and an "ice battery" cooling system, which produces excess ice to cool the rooms during peak hours.
Showing posts with label empire state building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label empire state building. Show all posts
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
Starting this month, if you're the first person to comment with the correct answer on Trivia Tuesday posts, you'll get 50% off the Amazing New York Race of your choice! Feeling smart? Then answer this week's challenge:
In the NYC skyline, everyone can pick out the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building--two of the three tallest buildings in the city. But the second-tallest building in New York isn't as well known, despite its massive height. It's the fourth-tallest building in the US, and the 18th-tallest in the world. Do you know what building we're talking about?
a) the Woolworth Building
b) the New York Times Building
c) Bank of America Tower
d) Freedom Tower
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
In the NYC skyline, everyone can pick out the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building--two of the three tallest buildings in the city. But the second-tallest building in New York isn't as well known, despite its massive height. It's the fourth-tallest building in the US, and the 18th-tallest in the world. Do you know what building we're talking about?
a) the Woolworth Building
b) the New York Times Building
c) Bank of America Tower
d) Freedom Tower
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
What Broadway Musical Inspired the Empire State's Illumination?
And the answer is ...
d) Jersey Boys
On November 5th and 6th, you might have seen the Empire State Building light up in red, yellow and white, the prominent colors on the Jersey Boys posters. The musical, one of the most popular currently on the Great White Way, has been playing there for five years. In 2008, the Empire State Building celebrated another musical's 5-year anniversary, by doing itself up all in green as a tribute to Wicked.
d) Jersey Boys
On November 5th and 6th, you might have seen the Empire State Building light up in red, yellow and white, the prominent colors on the Jersey Boys posters. The musical, one of the most popular currently on the Great White Way, has been playing there for five years. In 2008, the Empire State Building celebrated another musical's 5-year anniversary, by doing itself up all in green as a tribute to Wicked.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
New York Trivia Tuesday
The Empire State Building started lighting up in vivid color at night in 1964, when colored floodlights were added to the facade. The iconic building's colors, which change nightly, celebrate a mix of holidays, commemorations, promotions, and quirky anniversaries. This month, the tower lit up in red, white and yellow to celebrate the anniversary of this Broadway musical's run:
a) The Lion King
b) Wicked
c) Mamma Mia
d) Jersey Boys
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
a) The Lion King
b) Wicked
c) Mamma Mia
d) Jersey Boys
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
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