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NEW YORK | 30 Rockefeller Plaza | 850' Roof | 70 FLOORS | 1933

Great building, but General Electric had nothing to do with building it.

^ The building was put up by Rockerfeller. But GE brands it now, and before that RCA. RCA in turn almost located in the wholly different General Electric Building on Lexington (another Deco stunner), but breached to move here instead.

srry i forgot about that

I'm fairly sure GE holds some offices in there, but I could be wrong. I know they have most of their headquarter operations in Connecticut.

Beautiful building. For whatever reason when I was a kid I thought it was the Empire State Building.

The view from the top is the best in the city IMHO.

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Originally Posted by wrabbit (Post 4906307)

The view from the top is one of the best in the world IMHO.

fixed. ;)

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Originally Posted by wrabbit (Post 4906307)

The view from the top is the best in the city IMHO.

I will agree with that, plus the space on the roof is much more pleasant than most other observation decks. I am actually surprised more observation decks don't go with the full glass wall like this.

Though I still need to go to the top of the needle in the ESB, I didn't know you could actually do that when I went there last time.

Gorgeous. When I visited last (1994), the obs deck was closed; you had to make reservations for the Rainbow Room.

great photos......amazing place and some great art there......

thanks for sharing.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center

antongorbov

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Gorgeous. When I visited last (1994), the obs deck was closed; you had to make reservations for the Rainbow Room.

It's the one view you must get when you visit New York. I go a few times a year, and there's never a long wait (especially compared to the ESB deck).

:previous: honestly, i like the top of the rock observation deck more than the ESB's. there are a few reasons as:

- you can actually see the ESB
- great view of central park
- no safety net, only transparent, clear glas - far better when taking pics
- in the middle of the skyscraper jungle
- no lines, compared to the ESB you don't have to wait at all
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antongorbov

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It's the one view you must get when you visit New York. I go a few times a year, and there's never a long wait (especially compared to the ESB deck).

just went this week and it never fails to stun me,im gonna try to make it a point to go for every season.

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All reasons that make it better, but the view of the ESB makes it a must. The problem with the ESB view is that you're looking down on everything, and the ESB isn't in it (though that view is a must as well). This one is in the middle of the skyscraper pack, and you feel you can reach out and grab a skyscraper.

mark Luethi

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Arto Deco towers like this, ESB and Chrysler are the physical embodiment of God's glory here on Earth :worship:

The above view is the best; the narrow front of the building is much more graceful that the slab-like sides.

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Originally Posted by SkyscrapersOfNewYork (Post 4977369)

Arto Deco towers like this, ESB and Chrysler are the physical embodiment of God's glory here on Earth :worship:

The Art Deco towers are indeed glorious but religion has nothing to do with it.

Most skyscrapers* are monuments to mammon rather than God as I believe was mentioned about the Woolworth Building (Cathedral of Commerce).

* There is at least one exception (the 568 foot high Chicago Temple Building).

Wow, how recent is that last shot? Hard to believe the rink would be open in 70 degree weather.

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You can get a nice view from the observation deck! :tup:

Damn, I really need to check out the top of the rock one day it looks great:yes:

It is great, amazing views.. maybe I'll post some pics i took from there in September 09'

:previous:Thanks for the pics.the views look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME pics everyone! This skyscraper is one of my new faves after my visit to NYC.

One reason I like the observation deck here even more than the ESB's is the fact that they've got benches up there, and allow people to sit. Seeing how savagely my walking boots turned on me and how much pain my feet were in, this was such a blessing.
And I love that elevator with the glass ceiling. The elevator shaft looks cool with those blue lights, almost like a runway.

http://www.observer.com/2010/real-estate/lego-30-rock

NYers Can Now Build Their Own 30 Rock

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By Matt Chaban
November 1, 2010

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Obsessed with architecture? Odds are that obsession began, as it did for certain members of The Real Estate Desk, with some LEGO blocks as a child. That is part of the excitement of the LEGO Architecture series—it's LEGOs for grown-up, eschewing the pirates and spacemen the toys typically traffic in. (Not that there's anything wrong with a fully grown man, living in the big city, playing with LEGOs on a quiet Saturday night. Right?)

The Danish company has just released its second set of building blocks in the Architecture series, and it has turned once again to the grandest skyline in the world for inspiration. Following up on last year's Empire State Building and Guggenheim, there will now be a Rockefeller Center set to entertain the child in all of us, or those who have always dreamt of being a Speyer. To top it off, they're only available in select locations, one of which happens to be the new LEGO flagship at... Rockefeller Center.

The set includes 260 pieces, measures 5.4 inches high when built and is recommended for children over the age of 10. This being New York, probably cut that in half, our kids being so adorably sophisticated and grown-up.

The GE building was lit up in red, white and blue for Election Day. It was really nice to see. :) Here are some pictures. :D

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Ooh, nice lighting! And that lego rockefeller center is too cute! I want one!

WCBS-2 TV NEW YORK

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Has Arrived
November 12, 2010 2:11 PM

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NEW YORK (CBS 2/AP) — A 74-foot Norway spruce is getting ready for its close-up at Rockefeller Center. The tree was hoisted into place on Friday.

At the time, the temperature was inching into the upper 50s.

The tree was donated by Peter and Stephanie Acton of Mahopac, N.Y. It was cut down Thursday in the backyard of their Putnam County home.

Peter Acton, a New York City firefighter, was a 9/11 responder. The Rockefeller Center tree scout discovered the family’s spruce this year, on Sept. 11.

The lighting ceremony is Nov. 30.

After it’s been admired by millions of people during the holidays, the big tree will be cut into lumber used to build homes.

Where and how did they manage to fit Snl, Late night and other studios in the 30 Roc?

The television studios are in the base of the building. The tower has a much larger base that extends the full block from north to south and further west. You can see where the studios are located in the building in the large photograph two posts up. The area on the lower part of the building where there are no windows have studios located within the building. I'm stating thin only from memory when I have visited the building and taken the tours, which was a number of years ago.

My 2011 Slideshow Video Of NYC & The Rockafeller Center Christmas Tree!

My slideshow video of NYC & the Christmas Tree during the 2011 NYC Christmas Season.

(My Video Link): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEP9pSGVF-w

VIDEO: Top Of The Rock (July 2010)

My Video: Top Of The Rock (July 2010).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y65EpZ_2F9g

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Those windows are absolutely gorgeous, and ESB is the king of all skyscrapers.

Has anyone been to the Rainbow Room? That's below the observation deck, right?