Lighting Up the Empire State Building for NYPL's 125th Anniversary

By NYPL Staff
May 28, 2020
Empire State Building

Empire State Building on May 23, 2020

The New York Public Library marked our 125th anniversary with the help of the Empire State Building, which was lit up with the Library's iconic red hue on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Did you see the Empire State Building on Saturday?

Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Icarus, high up on Empire State

Icarus, high up on Empire State, 1931. NYPL Digital Collections, Image ID: 79875

The majestic Empire State Building is one of New York City's iconic buildings and is recognized around the world as a symbol of The Big Apple. You can explore hundreds of historical photographs of the Empire State Building in The New York Public Library's Digital Collections, including dozens of photos of its construction.