Empire State Building

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The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper located in New York City, and is the second-tallest building in the city. It is famous for its role in the iconic climax of King Kong, as well as the 2005 remake. It was also featured in Marvel Comics's Godzilla, King of the Monsters.

History[]

King Kong (1933)[]

King Kong grabbed Ann Darrow and climbed the highest object he could find to escape from his captors, the Empire State Building. Four Curtiss F8C Helldiver biplanes appeared and began shooting at Kong. Kong set Ann down on top of the skyscraper and battled the planes, bringing down one of them. Unfortunately, Kong succumbed to his injuries and lost his grip on the building, plummeting to his death.

Showa era[]

Battle in Outer Space[]

The Empire State Building is shown during the Natarls' Space Torpedo attack on New York City.

The Last War[]

The Empire State Building is destroyed when a nuclear missile strikes New York City.

Destroy All Monsters[]

The Empire State Building can be seen in the distance when a Kilaak-controlled Godzilla attacks New York City.

King Kong (1976)[]

Snatched by King Kong in the early morning, Dwan said she got sick while riding in an elevator at the Empire State Building when she was 10 years old. Later in New York, a helicopter flew over the Empire State Building just before the show began, where Fred Wilson was demonstrating Kong to the audience. However, having broken the chains and escaped into the city, Kong climbed onto another object, the World Trade Center.

The Mighty Kong[]

Kong grabbed Ann Darrow and climbed the highest object he could find to escape from his captors, the Empire State Building. Four biplanes appeared and began shooting at Kong. Kong set Ann down on top of the skyscraper and battled the planes, bringing down all four of them. C.B. Denham's idea to use two blimps and a cargo net was finally approved. Kong was captured in the net, but his weight caused it to tear apart. Fortunately, Kong survived his fall from the Empire State Building and was lucky to be alive.

Godzilla: The Series[]

In the opening of the show, Godzilla climbs up the building. After climbing up, Godzilla lets out a mighty roar, with lightning striking behind him. The Empire State Building is also featured prominently in the background of certain episodes.

Millennium era[]

Godzilla: Final Wars[]

During Rodan's raid on New York City, the Empire State Building could be seen behind Rodan as he destroyed the city by flying past buildings at supersonic speeds. It is unknown if the building was destroyed along with the city or not.

King Kong (2005)[]

King Kong grabbed Ann Darrow and took her to the top of the Empire State Building to observe the dawning day, repeating the sign for "beautiful" Ann had used in his lair, causing a shocked Ann to realize his intelligence. Before Ann was able to attempt further communication, six Curtiss Helldiver biplanes appeared and opened fire on Kong. Kong made his last stand against the planes, downing three of them, only to be hit by several bursts of gunfire from the surviving planes. He gazed at a distraught Ann one last time before falling off the building to his death.

Comics[]

Gorgo #2 (1961)
Godzilla #24 (1979)

Gorgo[]

During Ogra's rampage across New York City, she targeted and destroyed the Empire State Building shortly after destroying the United Nations Building.

Godzilla, King of the Monsters[]

As Godzilla faced the Avengers in New York City, he attempted to push the Empire State Building over. When Thor pushed from the other direction, the building began to crumble, though the Avengers were able to prevent its destruction by breaking up the conflict.

Trivia[]

The Empire State Building was the tallest building in New York City and the entire world from its completion in 1931 until the completion of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in 1970. For this reason, the World Trade Center was included as the stage for the climax of the 1976 remake of King Kong instead of the Empire State Building.
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks which destroyed both original towers of the World Trade Center, the Empire State Building became the tallest building in the city again until One World Trade Center surpassed it in 2012.

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