Where to travel, travel and route planner » empire state building http://www.dankuna.com/blog Best travel, maps, GPS, weather, images, cheap hotels Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:15:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York http://www.dankuna.com/blog/waldorf-astoria-hotel-new-york.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waldorf-astoria-hotel-new-york http://www.dankuna.com/blog/waldorf-astoria-hotel-new-york.html#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:33:10 +0000 gps http://www.dankuna.com/blog/?p=2736 [...]]]> The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel is a legendary luxury hotel appearing in New York. It has been housed in the sphere of two historic breakthrough buildings fashionable New York City. The principal, premeditated next to architect Henry J. Hardenbergh, was going on the Fifth Avenue site of the .
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel


The grant edifice at 301 Park Avenue arrived Manhattan is a 47 rumor, 625 ft. (191 m) Talent Deco radical, premeditated with architects Schultze along with Weaver in addition to dating starting 1931. The is a limb of Hilton’s Luxury afterward Lifestyle Brands along in the company of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Conrad Hotels && Resorts next Denizen Hotels. The Waldorf Astoria cast consists of the Waldorf Astoria into New York with The Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The modern hotel has three American plus classic European restaurants, in addition to a beauty parlor located off the main lobby. Several boutiques surround the distinctive lobby, which has won awards in favor of its return on the way to the original episode makeup. An level new plush, virtual “lodge within a hotel” modish its greater portion is identified to the same extent The operated in Conrad Hotels && Resorts. The hotel has its hold railway platform for example cut up of , second-hand in Franklin D. Roosevelt, , next Douglas MacArthur, amongst others. An crane substantial enough on behalf of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s sports car provides entre toward the platform. Its christen is finally resultant commencing Walldorf concerning Germany plus the prominent German-American Astor everyday, that originated at hand. One of most of New York.

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York GPS coordinates: 40° 45′ 23″ N, 73° 58′ 27″ W

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Feb 10, 11:00am at Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, chelsea, New York, NY
Infuse the short winter days with energy and warmth by visiting the exhibitions at Agora Gallery this February. The Substance of Abstraction explores the variety and mystery of...

Feb 10, 4:00pm at NYU Philosophy Dept., 5 Washington Place, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Caspar Hare Associate Professor of Philosophy, Department of Linguistics & Philosophy, MIT 'Procreation and Rescue' Friday, February 10, 2012 5 Washington Place Room 101 Audit...

Feb 10, 4:00pm at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke, #11553, Uniondale, NY
Don’t miss Nassau Coliseum’s annual Boat Show; coming in February 10th to the 12th! Tickets go On Sale February 10th at our Box Office Only! nymta.com Show Hours: Friday, F...

Feb 10, 6:00pm at Crimson Nightclub, 915 Broadway @21st Street, New York, NY
Now, here's the details of the Friday, EBRUARY 10, 2012 "Premiere Party!" at CRIMSON Nightclub, located at 915 Broadwahy @21st Street. In the heart of the Flatiron District, CRI...

Feb 10, 6:00pm at Talia's Steakhouse and Bar, 668 amsterdam avenue, New York, NY
New Concept! Friday Night Shabbat Dinner for $28, $38 or $49pp. Talia's, the premier Glatt kosher steakhouse on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, offers the most affordable, pr...
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]]> http://www.dankuna.com/blog/waldorf-astoria-hotel-new-york.html/feed 1 Chrysler Building, New York http://www.dankuna.com/blog/chrysler-building-new-york.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chrysler-building-new-york http://www.dankuna.com/blog/chrysler-building-new-york.html#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:24:48 +0000 Tom http://www.dankuna.com/blog/?p=1789 [...]]]> Chrysler Building, New York
The is an in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan at the intersection of 42nd Street and . Standing at 319 metres (1,047 ft), it was the world’s tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the in 1931. However, the Chrysler Building remains the world’s tallest brick building. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second- City until December 2007, when the spire was raised on the 365.8-metre (1,200 ft) Bank of America building, pushing the Chrysler Building into third position. In addition, the Building, which opened in 2007, is exactly level with the Chrysler Building in height. The Chrysler Building is a classic example of and considered by many to be one of the finest buildings in New York City. In 2007, it was ranked ninth on the List of America’s Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects. guides.
New York travel destinations: 40° 45′ 6.12″ N, 73° 58′ 31.08″ W

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]]> http://www.dankuna.com/blog/chrysler-building-new-york.html/feed 1 John Hancock Center, Chicago http://www.dankuna.com/blog/john-hancock-center-chicago.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-hancock-center-chicago http://www.dankuna.com/blog/john-hancock-center-chicago.html#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:37:55 +0000 Pete http://www.dankuna.com/blog/continent/north-america/john-hancock-center-chicago/ [...]]]> The at 875 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Illinois, is a 100-story, 1,127-foot (344 m) tall designed by structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. When completed in 1969, it was the outside New York City. It is the third-tallest in Chicago and the fifth-tallest in the United States, after the , the , the Bank of America Tower (New York), and the . When measured to the top of its antenna masts, it stands at 1,500 feet (457 m).
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The building is home to offices and restaurants, as well as about 700 condominiums and contains the highest residences in the world. This skyscraper was named for Company, a developer and original tenant of the building. The has long been home to a restaurant, the latest tenant being “The Signature Room on the .” While patrons dine, they can look out at Chicago and Lake Michigan. The Hancock Center’s observation facilities (called the ) compete with the Sears Tower’s Skydeck across town. The Hancock Center is in a commercial district, while the Sears Tower is in the financial district. The Hancock Center 94th displays exhibits about the city of Chicago. Maps explain the view in each direction and a special meshed-in area allows the visitors to feel the winds 1,030 feet (314 m) above ground level. The 44th-floor sky lobby features America’s highest indoor swimming pool. Nice travel attraction to see.
John Hancock Center, Chicago GPS : 41° 53′ 55.68″ N, 87° 37′ 22.8″ W

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Feb 10, 9:00am at St. Mary Immaculate School, 15629 South Rt 59, Plainfield, IL
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School offers a quality faith-centered education for children from Pre-School (age 3 by September 1, 2012) through Grade Eight. Open registration fo...

Feb 10, 10:00am at LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL
Jedi Knights have been dispatched to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago to re-build peace in the galaxy, and they need all the help they can get! You can harness your Jedi power ...

Feb 10, 10:30am at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL

Feb 10, 5:30pm at Katherine Anne Confections, 2745 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL
Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, is excited to host the unique tasting event, “12 Perfect Pairs”! E...

Feb 10, 5:30pm at Katherine Anne Confections, 2745 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL
Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, is excited to host the unique tasting event, “12 Perfect Pairs”! E...
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Sears Tower, Chicago

Sears Tower, Chicago


Construction commenced in August 1970 and the building reached its originally anticipated on May 3, 1973. When completed, the Sears Tower had overtaken the roof of the World Trade Center in New York City as the world’s tallest building. The tower has 108 stories as counted by standard methods, though the building owners count the main roof as 109 and the mechanical as 110. The distance to the roof is 1,451 feet (442 m), measured from the east entrance. In February 1982, two television antennas were added to the structure, increasing its total height to 1,705 feet (520 m). The western antenna was later extended to 1,730 feet (527 m) on June 5, 2000 to improve reception of local NBC station WMAQ-TV. Interesting travel destination.

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