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RafflesCity
November 5th, 2002, 12:57 AM
GE Building
New York, USA

HEIGHT: 259m/850 feet
FLOORS: 69 floors
COMPLETION: 1933
ARCHITECT: designed by Reinhard & Hofmeister, Hood, Godley & Fouilhoux, Corbett, Harrison & MacMurray

also known as The RCA Building, 30 Rockefeller Center

After sixteen months of work, this building became at 259 m the tallest in Rockefeller Center. The owner company moved into this simplified slab from its decor-topped Lexington Avenue tower and housed its National Broadcast Company and operations here.

Clad in white Indiana limestone, the 70-storey building's jagged form follows the zoning regulations imposed on high-rise buildings. Each setback also corresponds to a reduction in the amount of elevators, and thus in the total size of elevator shafts.

The construction of this building was made possible, from the legal point-of-view, by the combination of all of the land in Rockefeller Center into one zoning lot, so that there was enough "air" space around the building.

The "economy" of the 195,200 m² building impressed even the hardened businessmen who rented the office space to various tenants: no rentable area was off the maximum (profitable) distance from the windows; it was also Hood's aim to provide every workroom with direct natural lightning. The building housed at the time of its completion the largest floor area of any commercial building hitherto.

The 65th floor houses the stylish Rainbow Room restaurant with generous views over Midtown. For decades the terraced open-air observatory was open to the public, until the expansion of the restaurant and its adjoining Rainbow Grill bar lounge necessitated the closing of the rooftop facility.

The Art Deco decoration of the building follows the heroic and mythical themes, combined with praise of modernity and visualized in form of classical figures at work or gods and goddesses of specific virtues. The Rockefellers, in fact, employed the mind of consultant philosopher Hartley Burr Alexander who defined the ideological theme for the Center. In the niché above the entrance is Lee Lawrie's relief Genius. The lobby artwork was originally to be commissioned from such heavyweights as Matisse and Picasso, but eventually José Maria Sert made the murals American Progress and Time, whereas Diego Rivera's mural incorporating Lenin as "the leader of the worker's movement" was too much, leading to its removal...

At the foot of the building is the sunken plaza, originally planned as an entrance to the center's subway station. As the construction of the subway station was delayed, the plaza was lined with below-grade luxury shops. In 1936, to divert attention from the commercial failures of the retailers, the plaza was first turned into a public roller rink and subsequently into a more upper class wintertime ice skating rink and a summertime café. Paul Manship's gilded bronze sculpture Prometheus lies above the fountain pool of the plaza. Every Christmas an illuminated giant spruce is erected on Rockefeller Plaza above the statue -- the first one was a 1931 construction workers' tree, a more down-to-earth decorated one too.

The flat roof between the main tower and the wing facing Sixth Avenue (the GE Building West) (image) houses a roof-top garden.

The building changed hands in 1986, when General Electric incorporated RCA, along with its subsidiary NBC. Ten years later, when the Center was bought by a group led by Goldman Sachs and Jerry Speyer, the condominium interest of the building was sold to NBC for $440 million.

http://www.cameraobscura.com/albus/nyork.jpg

http://www.greatgridlock.net/NYC_Images/850.jpg

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/rca/GE1.jpg

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/rca/GE5.jpg

http://www.nyu.edu/classes/finearts/nyc/rock/image/30_rock.JPG

http://www.wirednewyork.com/skyscrapers/ge/ge_night.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/landmarks/esb/images/esb_observe_ge.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/skyscrapers/ge/ge_1250.jpg

SteelCity32
November 5th, 2002, 02:19 AM
completed in 1933? It;s a grandfather. 7/10

Steely Dan
November 5th, 2002, 03:17 AM
an art deco slab, how cool is that? this is a nearly perfect skyscraper and that fact that it is part of one of the most wonderfully urban complexes in the nation really goes a long way toward making me vote this one a:

9/10

Subdude
November 5th, 2002, 03:20 AM
Classic
9/10

Liz L
November 5th, 2002, 04:11 AM
9.5/10 - Shows the variety possible within the Art Deco style - it took me awhile to wrap my eyes around the startling shape that alternates between splinter and mountain - I think the best views show it from a corner angle - but now I can see how effective that contrast is. The splinter sides really soar, and the setbacks on the mountain sides keep them from seeming monotonous. Then are are those sculptures - and she sure does look impressive looming through the swirling fog in that one picture!
Art Deco rules! :okay:

Fiddlerontheruf
November 5th, 2002, 04:15 AM
'Nother NYC art deco classic.

Yet somehow I think if it were built today it would be pu-pued on as being a slab of concrete. It's really not that attractive, but it is still a classic.


7.5/10



Ah yes. I forgot to say this building looks much more attractive from the narrow side.

DrumCorpsAlum
November 5th, 2002, 05:40 AM
7/10. Doesn't really do much for me.

Steven
November 5th, 2002, 05:50 AM
I like the pic were it shows how wide it is from one side, the other side seems to skinny. I like big buildings. What I don't like about it is its color and the overall desgne of it.

8.0/10

AG
November 5th, 2002, 09:50 AM
Another NYC classic art deco skyscraper! Similar to the Wells Fargo in Minneapolis. Without a doubt, a high rating.

10/10

Bobdreamz
November 5th, 2002, 11:01 AM
I 've seen this building...what a classic regarding Rockerfeller Center...9/10

tayser
November 5th, 2002, 11:23 AM
classic but no where near as good as others in NY

7.5

tays

luis4083
November 5th, 2002, 12:48 PM
impressive!
9/10

Muse
November 5th, 2002, 03:42 PM
No comparison to the fabulous Chrysler Builing, but IMO better than the Empire State Building.

Full of vertical/horizontal setbacks.

A true skyscraper and a deco masterpeice with beautiful mythological reliefs.

8.5

ryanr
November 5th, 2002, 04:37 PM
It's massive! long, but narrow...

I like it's art deco style...8/10

Caledon1981
November 5th, 2002, 07:36 PM
9.5/10!! this is a great work of art. . . beats the hell out of some of the crap built recently

Sunflower
November 6th, 2002, 12:20 AM
It's a nice building, but not quite one of the NY classics.

8/10

RafflesCity
November 6th, 2002, 01:03 AM
8/10

I love the variety: broad and slim at the same time. Very classic.

Den Haag AvW
November 6th, 2002, 10:42 AM
It's a classic.
I would have to give it 8/10

TYW
December 18th, 2002, 06:56 AM
7/10

looks good from the side but sux from the front

Black Cat
December 19th, 2002, 05:30 AM
9/10

Superb building, one of the great classics of NYC.

Wu-Gambino
December 23rd, 2002, 03:47 AM
9.5/10

SUNNI
December 23rd, 2002, 04:00 AM
one of the best ive seen in NY.. 9

Tony 175
December 23rd, 2002, 04:13 AM
Ge....I dont like it that much. Its too wide overpowering. But its ok. I give it a 4.5.:D

Venusfan
December 25th, 2002, 04:38 AM
9.8/10

Bold, robust, classic, romantic.

The Messiah
February 26th, 2003, 02:03 PM
I really like the side view from this building,it looks even taller looking at it that way.Offcourse this is also a classic.
8.5/10

Evergrey
April 11th, 2003, 02:36 AM
10/10

One of the definitive NYC skyscrapers... what a MASSIVE and HULKING masterpiece! Very intricate design... it's instantly recognizable...

airsickpenthousedweller
April 17th, 2003, 10:27 PM
Like a cliff...... a sympathetic building with its own character.

Sky
April 17th, 2003, 11:46 PM
8/10

A true classic :cool:

CTroyMathis
April 19th, 2003, 05:59 PM
Yeah, baby, yeah.

Always really liked this art deco slab. 9.

renell
April 19th, 2003, 09:02 PM
8.5 damn, this is fine! and i've rarely heard of it..

Jasonhouse
April 21st, 2003, 11:29 PM
The focal point of Rockefeller Center, which is a true icon in the highrise business. Never before has an urban renewal program been so successful and well received by the public.

8.5/10

geo
April 24th, 2003, 08:49 PM
9/10...Forever art deco classic.

TropicalSQ744
May 3rd, 2003, 07:06 PM
Just don't like it... :rant: Very massive but very dull looking..

6/10

rj2uman
May 26th, 2003, 04:05 PM
This art deco masterpiece is another one for the ages. 9.5/10

Duke Togo
May 26th, 2003, 04:30 PM
I like the shape, but the color and the fact that it's... *drumroll* artdeco, really brings it's score down.

4.5

Imperfect Ending
May 29th, 2003, 10:33 PM
4

Err....:)

james2390
August 7th, 2003, 11:26 PM
Originally posted by Naptown

Classic 9.5
very true!

AtlanticaC5
August 28th, 2003, 09:04 PM
I love this one, it looks awesome at night!! I went iceskating at it on the plaza at night, and it looked much taller than 259 meters!!
9/10!

SFtoBoise
September 2nd, 2003, 01:36 PM
9/10

Patrick
September 7th, 2003, 04:34 PM
9.5

NEW YORK NEW YORK!

zulu69
October 2nd, 2003, 06:29 PM
Wow i am a sucker for art deco!!
But this building is another one of my favs in NY. Its like 2 buildings in one depending on which angle u look at it. As metioned it can be a slender spire like structure or a mamoth hulk!!!
It has that class and timeless appeal that most buildings just cant replicate.
9.5/10:guns1:

Kommentare
October 6th, 2003, 12:10 AM
A Truly Masterpiece ! :) 10/10 ! :)

Labrador
October 11th, 2003, 04:46 PM
8.5/10
It's a great piece of architecture, the way the lift shafts move about the building giving it it's unusual shape. The colour is not great, though, and it's not anything like as inspiring or as classic as the Chrysler building. A good shot at a skyscraper though :)

Fabio
November 8th, 2003, 03:15 AM
8/10


not much my type

SeeMacau
November 8th, 2003, 04:04 PM
Classic
9/10

MCC
November 8th, 2003, 07:59 PM
9/10

manx_bkk
November 19th, 2003, 02:31 PM
6.5/10
Nice shape but I hate the design & the colour.

LeCom
November 29th, 2003, 06:44 AM
The shiet. Old school. The center of Midtown. Definitely my favorite Art Deco in the city. 9.5/10

Ashram
December 2nd, 2003, 07:44 PM
Great building that shows that a tall art deco building didn't need to end in a spire, or ornamental top. 8/10

baqthier
December 5th, 2003, 05:45 AM
7.5/10

Aquarius
December 21st, 2003, 01:57 AM
Chrysler Building does not have rival :D 6,5/10

7 World Trade
May 7th, 2004, 04:24 AM
its slab appeal's really stunning. i feel it's this building that pulls the entire midtown together. but i don't really like its name-ge building. i rather call it rca building, this building practically screams 'rock' at u.

8.5

Orfeo
May 7th, 2004, 05:29 AM
8/10

Desven
May 20th, 2004, 08:55 PM
for this age?wow!
8/10

Schroedinger's Cat
June 21st, 2004, 03:45 PM
9/10

Stanley Milgram
June 22nd, 2004, 06:13 AM
I'll give it a 9/10.

I love seeing shots of it on the NBC news. That's what gets me to watch that station.

yoyo22
July 23rd, 2004, 10:18 PM
8/10

Stunning size, nice shape (although the architect didnt have a say in it). Interior is too "functional", even for me, but the facade detailing is nice, if nothing special. I would like it to be a little thicker, would make it feel more massive, but again, that was not in the architects hands. Color is nothing special, nor are the windows. Still a great building.

DamienK
July 29th, 2004, 01:08 PM
Such a wide slab, but the setbacks are nice. 8/10

Jules
July 29th, 2004, 06:21 PM
I like it. 8.

Tazmaniadevil
August 18th, 2004, 11:03 PM
I gave the building a 9 and Rockefeller Center itself a 10. I don't think there is a better group of buildings in the world. But they need to be seen in person. I don't think the Center looks that good just in pictures. The total ambience is what gets me.

Monkey
August 24th, 2004, 11:06 PM
8.5/10
I love these "old school" skyscrapers, and this is one of my favourites. The setbacks are incredible and it really soars. I would probably include this in my Top 10 of New York.

Dubai-Lover
August 27th, 2004, 08:59 PM
a true beautiful old landmark! 9

SChristopher
October 22nd, 2004, 07:06 PM
Classy, I love its height and lines. 9/10

Sitol447
October 31st, 2004, 12:02 PM
I give this building a 9/10 (nice)

andysimo123
November 14th, 2004, 10:01 PM
7/10

David3820
November 14th, 2004, 11:17 PM
Yes I love it!! 9/10

Zuelas
November 20th, 2004, 07:07 PM
9.5

Classic

kryptonite
December 13th, 2004, 11:47 AM
8/10 for me..

Hardouin-Mansart
December 13th, 2004, 12:00 PM
A huge concrete slab peppered with shots.

hella good
December 23rd, 2004, 01:33 PM
its a new york classic!!!

and its limestone actually. not concrete.

Vlad the Great
December 25th, 2004, 11:59 PM
I LOVE the shots of this building before every Dateline episode...
9.5 Location is good, it's tall, oh and it's beautiful! Yet it's not Chrysler! :D

www.sercan.de
December 26th, 2004, 08:08 PM
7/10

SkyHawk
January 20th, 2005, 05:07 PM
8.5/10

MattSal
March 18th, 2005, 02:31 AM
Like a rock hard slab, this building will stay around forever. I give it a 9/10. :okay:

beiklopa
March 30th, 2005, 09:55 AM
5.5/10

Azn_chi_boi
March 30th, 2005, 01:39 PM
9 because of old fashion style.

wecky
March 30th, 2005, 03:26 PM
8/10 ... impressive !

flatiron94
March 31st, 2005, 10:18 PM
Its to wide.

Djoez
April 2nd, 2005, 04:04 PM
Nice slender building 8/10

909
April 2nd, 2005, 04:09 PM
10/10, it's has it all: height, a good design, a massive and at the same time a slender look.

JRQ
April 3rd, 2005, 05:04 AM
I've always loved this building, ever since I saw it for the first time on TV...

10/10

PornStar
April 7th, 2005, 09:01 PM
another NYC classic, great building
8.5/10

Medo
April 8th, 2005, 07:38 AM
not too good, 5

sfenn1117
April 9th, 2005, 07:11 AM
9.5 Another Art Deco masterpiece

Plus I love Rockefeller Center

get13
April 10th, 2005, 01:24 AM
Cool, especially at christmas.9/10

Pengui
April 16th, 2005, 04:46 PM
Huh... Too broad ? Too slim ? I don't know ^^
Ugly facade for sure. The decorations make it up a little bit.
4.5

Justadude
April 17th, 2005, 09:54 PM
Wow, the attention to detail really makes a difference! The shape is awkward at first but you really see the benefits in the street-level shots. A classic tower, perfect for the city. 9

Henk
May 20th, 2005, 09:05 AM
8,5/10.

Phobos
May 20th, 2005, 10:59 PM
8/10

The building hasn't the usual Art Deco shape,but it's elegant on it's own way.

Latoso
May 27th, 2005, 02:01 AM
10/10 Looks great.

beta29
May 27th, 2005, 03:39 PM
8.5/10 very classic!

empersouf
July 3rd, 2005, 01:36 PM
Rockefeller Centre is just great, 9.5

ROYAL BLUE
July 7th, 2005, 02:23 AM
8/10

CborG
July 12th, 2005, 08:04 PM
8/10, because it's old.

EarlyBird
July 13th, 2005, 01:13 AM
Another plain box that's too skinny. I really don't like these. 4/10.

SoboleuS
July 14th, 2005, 10:05 AM
Another one art deco classic, but not my favourite ;) 8/10

El_Greco
August 16th, 2005, 12:37 AM
8.5/10

jimm
August 22nd, 2005, 07:42 PM
7/10

MIKI
August 23rd, 2005, 12:28 PM
8.5

United-States-of-America
September 5th, 2005, 12:44 AM
95/100. Very attractive art deco skyscraper. An absolute classic.

pali
September 5th, 2005, 11:53 PM
8.
Impressive

dzi
September 16th, 2005, 12:07 PM
I love the style and the mass it has.
One of my world's top buildings. 10/10

FJP
September 26th, 2005, 07:54 PM
8/10

UrbanSophist
September 29th, 2005, 03:05 AM
Wonderful. Simply wonderful. :)

london-b
September 29th, 2005, 04:24 PM
Very fugly :D but good size! 6/10

Dancer
September 30th, 2005, 02:34 AM
Love this one. Its a classic. 9.5

Gerard
October 6th, 2005, 12:56 PM
8.5/10

jesarm
October 12th, 2005, 05:46 AM
6/10

jesarm
October 12th, 2005, 05:47 AM
nothing special and unique building for me

Skylandman
October 30th, 2005, 09:45 PM
8/10

۩SkyScraper۩
November 1st, 2005, 04:44 AM
too old 9/10

Sinjin P.
November 2nd, 2005, 08:18 AM
10/10 1933? Woah, old but still looks neat and great!

Cpbujaa
November 3rd, 2005, 04:29 AM
7/10

Blue_Sky
November 3rd, 2005, 12:58 PM
Classy
9/10

SkyscraperJunky
November 24th, 2005, 05:07 AM
So many comments on the NYC skyscrapers being "too old". That's what makes them the more beautiful. Its craftmanship that will never be seen again. To building something along the lines of ESB, Chrysler, or Rockefeller Center, would require loads of money. Remember, labor was cheap in the 30's.The opposite has happened, resulting in the use of glass and steal for the facades. You'll most likely never see another 1200ft building clad in limestone. This is what sets NYC's skyline apart from the rest of the world. You can walk down 6th avenue and transverse 80 years of architecture..try doing that in Hong Kong.


http://drwagnernet.com/40b/lectures/13.02-New-RCA-Building.jpg

Art Deco
November 24th, 2005, 05:23 AM
So many comments on the NYC skyscrapers being "too old". That's what makes them the more beautiful. Its craftmanship that will never be seen again. To building something along the lines of ESB, Chrysler, or Rockefeller Center, would require loads of money. Remember, labor was cheap in the 30's.The opposite has happened, resulting in the use of glass and steal for the facades. You'll most likely never see another 1200ft building clad in limestone. This is what sets NYC's skyline apart from the rest of the world. You can walk down 6th avenue and transverse 80 years of architecture..try doing that in Hong Kong.


http://drwagnernet.com/40b/lectures/13.02-New-RCA-Building.jpg

Wow, I'm shocked I didn't search this one out and vote on it since I joined the forums, thanks for bumping it up and making me realize that.

As much as I love NYC, I don't just hand out 10's for the sake of handing them out and bumping up my favorite city while making ridiculous votes to degrade another, but the art deco masterpiece skyscraper at 30 Rock is one of the greatest structures ever built and a huge piece of Manhattan's skyscraper collection.

10/10

SkyscraperJunky
November 24th, 2005, 05:36 AM
nothing special and unique building for me

I don't understand how something like that can be said unless you've actually seen the building from ground level. Maybe I'm just blind or just nuts... :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: Isn't it just spectacular!


http://www.wirednewyork.com/skyscrapers/ge/ge_gold.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/skyscrapers/ge/ge_1250.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/manhattan/rockefeller_center/rockefeller_center_xmas_tree.jpg

http://www.albertorossini.com/images/photo/city/Christmas%20at%20Rockefeller%20Center,%20New%20York%20City,%20New%20York%20-%201600x1200%20-%20ID%2035282%20-%20PREMIUM.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/janniot.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/geentrance.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/manship2.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/diego.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/friedlander49th.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/news.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/british.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/faulkner.jpg

http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/rockefellercenter/industryandagriculture.jpg

http://fotos.miarroba.com/fotos/5/f/5f6361b0.jpg

Cabman
November 30th, 2005, 05:08 AM
I like the Rockefeller centre and this tower fits in very well. 7.5

Indyman
November 30th, 2005, 11:48 PM
8/10. I like the style.

DRAKKO
December 1st, 2005, 10:55 PM
8/10

forvine
December 7th, 2005, 09:44 AM
Massive building yet silm 8.5/10

Reflex
December 7th, 2005, 10:52 PM
7/10.

mr_storms
December 30th, 2005, 11:08 PM
7.5/10 another great NYC building

TowersNYC
January 3rd, 2006, 03:14 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/nyctowers/uno/DSC00908.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/nyctowers/uno/DSC00912.jpg

Principes
January 3rd, 2006, 08:54 AM
7.5/10

warnings
January 9th, 2006, 01:59 PM
4/10 classic

Scruffy88
January 10th, 2006, 01:40 AM
Even though some are older, i consider this the father or all skyscrapers. Big, tall, long, and thin. Rockefeller Center was decades ahead of its time and its scope is rarely if ever matched today. This the centerpiece of the whole center is a monument to human engineering, to aethestics, and to general engineering. hell of a building. more than a classic, it defines a skyscraper.
10/10

rxpilot
February 25th, 2006, 08:02 AM
The view from the narrow side gives it more character. Seeing the entire length of it exposed, however, makes it monstrous and quite ugly. I still give it a 8/10 because I love SNL.

sharpie20
March 4th, 2006, 06:10 AM
8/10 it's like looking at a whole different building from some angles.

skipperBill
March 5th, 2006, 08:55 PM
9/10.

marpa
April 15th, 2006, 12:19 AM
4/10

Snashcan
April 15th, 2006, 02:45 AM
10/10, one of the best skyscapers of all time!

clarky
April 15th, 2006, 12:28 PM
8.5/10

Ydlar
April 22nd, 2006, 07:37 PM
8/10..........

anakin
April 27th, 2006, 09:46 PM
7/10

dżimi pejdż
April 28th, 2006, 01:26 PM
6/10

Skyman
April 28th, 2006, 03:57 PM
Massive 7/10

Taller, Better
April 29th, 2006, 02:37 PM
Iconic, and a glorious part of NYC! 9/10

Alexandros
May 20th, 2006, 06:35 PM
The best 10/10...

ggmm
May 20th, 2006, 06:41 PM
9/10 Classic, massive New York landmark.

zee
May 20th, 2006, 07:56 PM
8/10

LAYZIEDOGG
June 4th, 2006, 12:07 AM
9/10 Its an icon one of New Yorks hundreds

Woko
June 7th, 2006, 12:42 AM
Every art deco building are incredible. :drool: This one isn't an exception. 10/10

ZZ-II
June 13th, 2006, 10:11 AM
not my taste, to boring and to old. 7.5/10

Lares
June 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM
10/10

Tom Ace
June 20th, 2006, 01:45 PM
10/10. judging by the pictures i would have given it an 8 but it looks much more beautiful, much taller, ect. in person. I think one of the things that was much more impression in person was the height and the set backs.

mtt16
June 29th, 2006, 10:31 AM
8/10 nice

The Forgotten Shadow
June 30th, 2006, 05:30 AM
10/10. One of the greats of the era.

krull
July 1st, 2006, 06:10 AM
Massive! 9/10.

virarch
July 4th, 2006, 06:39 AM
5/10

gutooo
July 16th, 2006, 10:38 AM
7.5/10

B@dGuYoM
July 16th, 2006, 06:37 PM
A REAL MONSTER, looks not so good sometimes, but its a monster especially for its age 9.5/10

Accura4Matalan
July 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM
8/10

mannix_10
July 27th, 2006, 07:14 AM
5/10

montesky
August 2nd, 2006, 03:07 PM
5.5/10

Dreamlıneя
August 3rd, 2006, 02:31 AM
6/10

RON con soda
August 4th, 2006, 01:46 PM
7.5/10 Typical NY skyscraper

Sinjin P.
August 4th, 2006, 02:00 PM
8.5/10 Art Deco classic

firulais2005
August 11th, 2006, 03:11 AM
AERIAL SHOT

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/3955/rockefellercenterhe3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

HOUSECLUBBING
August 13th, 2006, 01:18 PM
classic building. 8/10 :)

cffuny
August 16th, 2006, 09:48 PM
So slim.. , nice!! 7/10

lbjeffries
August 18th, 2006, 07:42 AM
This building is a gem. Some less than impressive photos at the start of this thread probably depressed the rating for this one. Oh well.

9/10

Icanseeformiles
August 18th, 2006, 08:32 AM
the google earth angles and perspectives in that pic are doing my head in!

Pelha
August 19th, 2006, 12:44 AM
8/10 ;)

kamilo rxn
August 19th, 2006, 03:58 AM
8.5/10

Mosaic
August 19th, 2006, 09:47 AM
6/10

FROM LOS ANGELES
August 20th, 2006, 07:39 AM
i just love that they opened the observation deck on top, 9.5/10.

FloridaFuture
October 28th, 2006, 02:54 AM
9/10 dominant

(((myx)))
January 8th, 2007, 12:57 PM
7. good.

frango1
January 26th, 2007, 09:52 PM
2/10

Not a whole lot of design involved.

JACK NAPIER
January 27th, 2007, 12:58 AM
Rockefeller Center

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http://dag.informatik.uni-kl.de/people/fischer/newyork/newyork-040057.jpg

http://dag.informatik.uni-kl.de/people/fischer/newyork/newyork-040062.jpg

From NewYorker2005:

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MEMOIRS...

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Piotr-Stettin
January 27th, 2007, 03:13 AM
Classic so....9/10 :D

jcgd77
January 27th, 2007, 07:40 PM
NY, well no need to comment!! 1 of the best in the world.

Hey guys! I'd like you to have a look at my city (must be new to most of you) and tell me if it'd be a good idea to do a poll?

your comments are welcome. just visit the thread below

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299963

imani
February 2nd, 2007, 04:54 PM
4.5 / 10

xAKxRUSx
April 3rd, 2007, 03:24 AM
Pretty nice, old tower.

ROYU
April 3rd, 2007, 04:57 AM
I love it. A classic. 9.0

poshbakerloo
April 4th, 2007, 12:43 AM
i love this building, 10/10 total deserves it! i like the huge dominating look of it...and its so old!

EnDleSsWaLtZ
April 5th, 2007, 04:44 PM
8/10 This tower is the big bully in the city ...you just can't mess with it.

W!CKED
April 13th, 2007, 01:28 AM
8.5/10

tigerboy
May 22nd, 2007, 04:31 PM
classic but no where near as good as others in NY

7.5

tays

I agree. Just because it is Art nouveau does not mean it is great.

it is a 7.

SouthernEuropean
May 23rd, 2007, 01:13 AM
8.5/10,it's very nice

MNL
May 23rd, 2007, 07:33 AM
Nice example of an art-deco structure.:)

Eureka!
May 23rd, 2007, 01:00 PM
I don't like it. It's too bland, boring and boxy.
6.5/10

Kelsen
May 23rd, 2007, 06:26 PM
9/10.

Aliya
May 24th, 2007, 09:52 PM
7.5/10

VaastuShastra
June 1st, 2007, 12:23 AM
8 - but bland.

gERoNimO88
June 2nd, 2007, 08:39 AM
7.5 / 10

I usually don't care for older skyscrapers much, but this one is nice. I went to Top of the Rock in August 2006... what a view!!

cong san muon nam
June 8th, 2007, 02:24 AM
I think it's ugly. 6/10

MDguy
June 8th, 2007, 10:51 PM
Not ugly at all! its classic!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/500771520_f5a0723a0f_b.jpg

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construction workers on the building
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photos from flickr

Skyman
June 9th, 2007, 10:10 AM
8.5/10

Expressly
August 17th, 2007, 03:31 PM
9/10 awesome!

LMCA1990
August 17th, 2007, 10:51 PM
9/10 - I like it. I never call it the GE building though. I've always called it Rockefeller center.

Slodi
August 18th, 2007, 06:25 PM
nice piece of architecture 10/10

Krzyżak
September 10th, 2007, 10:54 PM
great NYC building 9/10

kyle@1008
September 11th, 2007, 12:37 PM
an 8

eastwest
September 11th, 2007, 10:00 PM
9/10, classy and classic :okay:

poshbakerloo
September 11th, 2007, 10:49 PM
10/10 a building not to be messed with!!

Sound.
September 12th, 2007, 12:31 AM
8/10

Astralis
September 21st, 2007, 03:00 AM
Average 7/10

MasonicStage™
September 24th, 2007, 03:18 PM
7,5/10

newyorkrunaway1
September 24th, 2007, 08:50 PM
8/10

RON-E
September 27th, 2007, 06:07 AM
8/10

Icanseeformiles
September 27th, 2007, 07:39 AM
Doesn't that builder on the end know how dangerous smoking is in that old construction black and white pic? ;-)

matt_sbs
September 27th, 2007, 10:12 AM
Beautiful tower, ageless

Racingfreak
October 2nd, 2007, 07:10 PM
I like the old towers. 9/10

isola-man
October 14th, 2007, 01:39 AM
6.5

Rodrigo U.
October 14th, 2007, 08:56 PM
8/10

BauIng
October 14th, 2007, 09:19 PM
7/10

krull
November 9th, 2007, 11:56 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/GE_Building_by_David_Shankbone.JPG/800px-GE_Building_by_David_Shankbone.JPG

krull
November 9th, 2007, 11:57 PM
One of NYC Icons. :)

DragonAnime
November 23rd, 2007, 06:29 PM
An icon is right. 10/10

kon133
November 23rd, 2007, 06:35 PM
7,5/10

skyscraperboy
November 27th, 2007, 10:47 AM
i LUV THIS BUILDING! 9.5/10!

Nikkodemo
January 10th, 2008, 12:37 AM
Super!!!

9/10

PwnedByASkyscraper
January 13th, 2008, 06:41 AM
Representin' NYC's class of 1930's scrapers, that alone gives it a 9+ but this gets a 10

skyperu34
January 13th, 2008, 11:01 PM
A very interesting classic building of the 1930s in New York. Its really impressive "in situ"...!

8.5

SkyLerm
January 14th, 2008, 11:37 PM
One of the classics 8.5/10

sn1101
January 18th, 2008, 01:08 AM
9/10 a classic

incognito_rn
January 20th, 2008, 02:48 PM
classy! 8

Halabalooza
February 24th, 2008, 08:55 AM
6.5 its tall ...

Gregor
March 14th, 2008, 12:52 PM
8/10

davee08
March 17th, 2008, 06:43 AM
8/10

LAZO
March 18th, 2008, 05:35 PM
7/10

EnDleSsWaLtZ
March 19th, 2008, 07:23 AM
An old Classic 10/10

Woodstock88
March 21st, 2008, 02:45 PM
10/10

Camaway
March 23rd, 2008, 01:25 AM
I always had a soft spot for it!

8.5

Nielsiej13
March 29th, 2008, 11:15 PM
7/10

Fundador
April 11th, 2008, 09:39 AM
7/10 :)

WAuzzie
April 11th, 2008, 09:51 AM
5/10

Rutger1991
August 9th, 2008, 10:40 PM
9.5/10
One of New Yorks greatest!!!!
:banana:

xever_7
August 9th, 2008, 11:47 PM
7.5/10

The Boy David
August 9th, 2008, 11:56 PM
It's an absolute stunner.

9.5

Miguel_Prat
September 11th, 2008, 02:14 AM
8/10

UNDECEIVED
September 12th, 2008, 06:03 AM
6/10

Kawasaki_Kragujevac
September 13th, 2008, 08:39 AM
7/10

fish
September 13th, 2008, 10:50 PM
10/10
One of my personal favorites!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/mr-fish/Miscellaneous/Cool.gif

stasiua
September 19th, 2008, 09:42 PM
By virtue of the age I am expressing the recognition.

Beautiful building. Building - history.

9/10

Go Ahead Eagles
November 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM
6/10

CityPolice
November 16th, 2008, 03:21 AM
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