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GE Building
GE Building Oct 2005.jpg
General information
Location New York City
Country United States
Completed 1933
Height
Antenna spire 259 m (850 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 69

The GE Building is a very famous skyscraper in New York City, United States. It is a huge building, standing 259 meters (about 850 feet) tall. That's like stacking 69 regular floors on top of each other! It was finished in 1933. This makes it one of the oldest and most well-known tall buildings in the world.

The building is a big part of Rockefeller Center, which is a famous group of buildings in New York City. It's known for its beautiful design and for being home to many important companies.

About the GE Building

The GE Building is officially called 30 Rockefeller Plaza. People often call it "30 Rock" for short. It's a very important building in New York City. It was built during a time when many tall buildings were going up. This building shows off a cool style called Art Deco. This style uses lots of geometric shapes and fancy decorations.

A Famous Location

The GE Building is right in the middle of Rockefeller Center. This area is super popular with tourists. It has shops, restaurants, and a famous ice-skating rink in winter. The building itself is a landmark. It helps make the New York City skyline so special.

Home to TV and Radio

One of the most exciting things about the GE Building is that it's the headquarters for NBCUniversal. This means it's where many famous TV shows are made! The building has many television studios. Shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon are filmed here. It's a busy place where lots of creative work happens every day.

Inside the Building

Inside the GE Building, you can find offices, shops, and even a famous restaurant. The lobby is very grand with beautiful art. There's also a special observation deck called "Top of the Rock." From here, you can see amazing views of New York City. You can see Central Park, the Empire State Building, and more!

Building History

Construction on the GE Building started a long time ago. It was finished in 1933. This was during a tough time called the Great Depression. Building such a huge skyscraper showed a lot of hope and strength. It quickly became a symbol of New York City's power and progress.

A Look Inside and Out

  • GE 1
  • GE Building by David Shankbone
  • GE Building entrance
  • GE Building at night
  • GE Buillding from Empire State Building
  • Rock Center New York City TauntingPanda Jan 17 2005
  • Rockefeller Center1021

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Images for kids

  • Rockefeller Center Feb 2022 17

    1230 Avenue of the Americas entrance

  • 30RockefellerPlazaLobby

    The lobby's main section along Rockefeller Plaza

  • 30RockefellerPlazaNorthMezzanineLookingWest

    Lobby mezzanine

  • Rainbow Room

    A sign for the Rainbow Room tops the NBC Studios marquee.

  • Rainbow room

    Rainbow Room restaurant

  • Rockefeller Center, December 1933

    The construction of Rockefeller Center in December 1933, with the RCA Building at center

  • Lunch atop a Skyscraper - Charles Clyde Ebbets

    Lunch atop a Skyscraper, a 1932 photo by Charles Clyde Ebbets

  • GE Building top floors

    View of the top floors

  • 30 Rockefeller Plaza

    The building at night as seen from Channel Gardens

  • GE Building New York August 2012 001

    View of the building's facade from the east, above Rockefeller Plaza

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: 30 Rockefeller Plaza para niños

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