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The Empire State Building was constructed by the Starrett Corporation
The Empire State Building was constructed by the Starrett Corporation

From the September issue: 1935: Firm behind Empire State Building goes bankrupt

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The renowned Starrett Corporation — the firm that built the Empire State Building in less than a year during the start of the Great Depression and invested in properties nationwide — filed for bankruptcy 78 years ago this month. [more]

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