How elvita adams jumped from the empire state building s 86th floor and lived to tell about it the fall from the observational deck of the empire state building is about 1 050 feet.
Empire state building 86th floor.
The open air observation deck wraps around the building s spire providing 360 degree views of new york brooklyn queens and beyond.
The empire state building is a 102 story art deco skyscraper in midtown manhattan in new york city it was designed by shreve lamb harmon and built from 1930 to 1931.
Its name is derived from empire state the nickname of the state of new york the building has a roof height of 1 250 feet 380 m and stands a total of 1 454 feet 443 2 m tall including its antenna.
See the entire length of manhattan and all of new york city s iconic landmarks from the statue of liberty to central park and far beyond.
17 and dumped 3 000 pieces of gold paper onto the street below.
It s an unforgettable experience when the doors of the elevator open up on the 86th floor and you can admire the maze of skyscrapers at a vantage point of 1 250 feet.
2 1979 elvita adams decided to end her life.
Sixteen stories above our 86th floor observation deck and accessed through a one of a kind glass elevator the 102nd floor offers true 360 degree views thanks to floor to ceiling windows on all sides.
Nyc from the 86th floor the empire state building s 86th indoor and outdoor observation deck is the prime location to get a 360 degree impression of nyc.
The empire state building is one of the most visited sights in new york city.