A general view in the lobby of the Empire State Building, May 1, 1931. Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith with his grandchildren and party as they awaited the illumination of the building which was caused by the pushing of a button by President Hoover in Washington, D.C.. This act officially opened the new building. (AP Photo)

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