#42: The Empire State Building – 1930s vs. 2021

When it comes to famous worldwide landmarks, a few very specific ones always come to mind, no matter what. Some of these landmarks aren’t even of a thing, but rather just a building where normal, everyday things happen.

For Americans and non-Americans alike, the Empire State Building represents New York City. These two pictures, taken 80 years apart show the differences that have occurred in that time to the surrounding landscape. There is just something about seeing a colorized picture that completely transforms your understanding…