The document discusses notable structures in New York City including the Statue of Liberty, designed by Auguste Bartholdi with an iron pedestal designed by Gustave Eiffel, as well as the Trump building and Empire State Building. The Empire State Building, designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970 as a steel-framed 102-story skyscraper that stood 381 meters tall, surpassing the Chrysler Building through its innovative setback design.