Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search NYC EMPIRE STATE BUILDING BEACON Overview Get price A new beacon lights atop the Empire State Building in New York City, visible for 80 miles, light up clouds as they revolve during test on April 11, 1956. The glow at left of the building is from Times Square. Madison Ave., is at right. (AP Photo) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 560411015 Creation Date: April 11, 1956 04:00:00 AM Submission Date: April 03, 2002 11:06:02 AM Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Negative Number: 040226 Resolution: 3000 x 2389 0.74 MB Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES Transmission Reference: APHS105 Caption Writer: XNBG Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes