Empire State: a history, Empire State, Inc., Publicity Associates, New York City, N.Y., 1931

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1931

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

GUSN

GUSN-364361

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Description

Booklet discussing the history of the Empire State Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by the Empire State, Inc. and printed by Select Printing Company, Inc. Photographs of the Empire State Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skyscrapers
histories
tourism
Art Deco
photographs
illustrations (layout features)
advertising
business (commercial function)
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet : illustrations ; 12 1/8 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.287

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Empire State, Inc. (Publisher)
Select Printing Company, Inc.

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other Organizations

Empire State, Inc.
Select Printing Company, Inc.
Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

Subjects

Historic Building
Tourism
Architectural photography
Advertisement
Art Deco
New York, NY

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection; 85M-01-314-Z-F-0201

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