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American International Building
AmericanInternationalBuilding.jpg
General information
Location New York City
United States
Completed 1932
Height
Antenna spire 290 m (952 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 66

The American International Building is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in New York City, United States. It stands at an amazing 290 meters (952 feet) high and has 66 floors! It was finished in 1932, making it one of the oldest and most famous skyscrapers in the city.

A Giant in the City

This building is super tall, reaching almost 300 meters into the sky. Imagine looking up at it from the street! It has 66 floors, which means there's a lot of space inside for offices and homes. When it was built, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world. It really stood out in the New York City skyline.

Built a Long Time Ago

The American International Building was completed in 1932. This was a time when many amazing skyscrapers were being built in New York City. These buildings showed how strong and modern the city was becoming. Even today, it's still one of the tallest buildings in the city.

Cool Art Deco Style

The building has a special look called Art Deco style. This means it has cool, geometric shapes and decorations. You can see this style in its pointy top and the way its different sections step back as they go higher. The inside also has beautiful Art Deco designs, especially in the main lobby. It's like stepping back in time to the 1930s!

What's Inside?

For many years, this building was used for offices, especially for big insurance companies. But more recently, it has been changed into homes. Now, people can live in this historic skyscraper and enjoy amazing views of New York City.

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Images for kids

  • American International Building (feb 2013) straighten

    Upper section of the building, showing the small terraces on each setback

  • Citiesservicemodel

    A miniature model of the building, incorporated between the eastern entrance portals on Pine and Cedar Streets

  • OHNY 70 Pine Street 3

    The Art Deco lobby

  • AIG New York building at the golden hour

    The spire at sunset

  • 70 PINE exteriors2

    Looking up from ground level

  • Downtown skyscrapers from East River pier. New York

    70 Pine Street (left background) and other structures seen from the East River piers in 1941

  • 70 Pine Street under renovation 2014

    Being renovated, 2014

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: 70 Pine Street para niños

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