EMPIRE STATE Building SECRETS: Employee Reveals HIDDEN Feature in Icon

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  • At the Empire State Building an employee reveals hidden secrets he claims no one knows about in this New York City Icon and tells me where it is. Join me for this Barefoot Exclusive!
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  • @map3384
    @map3384 5 місяців тому +5

    Holy moly $45 to go to the top! It was less than $10 in the 1980s.

  • @henrysousa2502
    @henrysousa2502 Рік тому +13

    You are in a Concrete State of mind...

  • @km4peace
    @km4peace Рік тому +10

    Having never been there myself, this was cool to see so thanks for taking us along. And as always you provided the history along with it. Well done man 👍🏼
    Respect ✌🏼

  • @bartonone2005
    @bartonone2005 Місяць тому +1

    Born and raised in The Bronx, lived in midtown Manhattan in the early 70s. Although I was up to the top of the old WTC twice, I never got around to going up to the top of the ESB. I did see the lobby and was inside the elevators a few times for business purposes. Thanks for the really good tour, speaking with the local nurse and coaxing the uniformed workers to share their stories. Left NY 40 years ago, no regrets...
    Chuck in Northern New England

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks Chuck! I'm sure you'll make it back for a visit some day

  • @debrarouse2794
    @debrarouse2794 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for your view of NYC!!✌

    • @raquelrigg2120
      @raquelrigg2120 Рік тому +1

      My exact sentiments! I love our field trips with the Barefoot Vlogger🥰🥰🥰

  • @arleendamico2734
    @arleendamico2734 Рік тому +8

    Thank You Terry for another fun and very informative video . I am from Brooklyn and now live in Fla. But visiting the Empire State Building was as awesome as I can remember as a kid . Truly wonderful history. Love the way they present the historical facts of building this symbol of the future in the 30’s after the depression.
    Onward and upward my friend . Keep doing what you do . Well done ! 😘

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      Thanks Arleen! Its amazing how they have made a trip to the observatory a lesson in history with all the displays and look back at how it was built. Definitely worth another visit!

    • @Mike-wt7jq
      @Mike-wt7jq Місяць тому

      Between all the toilets in the Empire State Building, a ton of turds are passing by everywhere in the massive plumbing of pipes. Maybe the pipes are in Art Deco as well.😂😂😂

  • @danmiller7568
    @danmiller7568 Рік тому +1

    WOW! Quite a show. Thanks for the tour. Great job.

  • @shannon7260
    @shannon7260 Рік тому +5

    Oh thanks so much Terry! This has to be my favourite video yet. That was really nice to see, I probably will never get there, so it was great to see in the detail how you film it!!

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      So glad I could bring you there Shannon thanks for joining me!

  • @hurricanehilde2744
    @hurricanehilde2744 Рік тому +3

    That's a very cool building and even cooler dude giving us a personalized tour. You're the best!

  • @Jo-li5ht
    @Jo-li5ht Рік тому +1

    I'm doing a barefoot binge today; this series in New York is your best work yet!

  • @jamesjoppe6611
    @jamesjoppe6611 Рік тому +1

    Hi barefoot, love the interviews decorations in New York are gorgeous! Take care of my friend doing a great job! JJ

  • @mavader
    @mavader Рік тому

    Great informative video. Thanks for the tour!

  • @charlene2536
    @charlene2536 Рік тому

    This video was amazing! Thanks for the eye opening details Barefoot.

  • @jolene54
    @jolene54 Рік тому +1

    🗽 This was fantastic 👏, thank you!

  • @ramcesdelgado5123
    @ramcesdelgado5123 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Exploring in the Empire State Building! Can wait to see more many of you’re NYC video guidance🗽

  • @joetacelli4120
    @joetacelli4120 Рік тому +2

    Incredible footage unbelievable thank you

  • @mauricioramirez9744
    @mauricioramirez9744 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed this. Great work.

  • @cheryllancaster7268
    @cheryllancaster7268 Рік тому +3

    T, thanks so much for showing us this work of art. I enjoyed immensely. What a magnificent building!

  • @user-wx7id3yh7i
    @user-wx7id3yh7i Рік тому

    Absolutely great video and interviews, Terry !! What a building. Great info on the Andy Warhol drawing. Last time I was there was when I was in the 1st grade. I will be 71 in August. I remember it like it was yesterday. That is how stunning the building is. Keep them coming, man. You have the gift of the gab and I love it !!

  • @patriciaroggero1150
    @patriciaroggero1150 Рік тому +3

    I loved your trip to NY

  • @bigwilson8794
    @bigwilson8794 Рік тому +1

    An incredible vlog. Thanks so much.

  • @aj-qr6xc
    @aj-qr6xc Рік тому +1

    Hey nice job! Saw you 1st w Ft Myers coverage...like your style! We live in NY, going to ESB with my wife this month - thanks to you! ha

  • @georgeromao9021
    @georgeromao9021 Рік тому

    Thanks for the memories.

  • @williamgallucci9913
    @williamgallucci9913 Місяць тому

    Loved your passion for this extraordinary icon thanks

  • @Adoptiveangel
    @Adoptiveangel Рік тому +1

    Amazing building. For those who may never have the opportunity to visit NY or in this case, the Empire State Building. This video shows so much art and character. The architecture is beautiful! Thank you for making and sharing this video-blog.

    • @Adoptiveangel
      @Adoptiveangel Рік тому

      Side note,Terry,. This is Donna Reeves from McDonough, Georgia. I haven't dropped your videos. I'm still here. ☺️

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      Awesome DR! Love the name!! Onward and Upward 😊

  • @scottlipscombe
    @scottlipscombe 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant video.. I enjoyed it all :) Thank you. I hope to visit there from the Uk next year :)

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Scott! You'll have a great time in the Big Apple

  • @italiansister8069
    @italiansister8069 Рік тому +1

    Love the video thanks Terry wow what a venture 🌃

  • @glennk1931
    @glennk1931 6 місяців тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed your tour. What a beautiful iconic building. Have been to New York on one occasion back in 1997. I remember the skyline from the East River at night was stunning. You have a new subscriber.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  6 місяців тому

      Welcome Glenn and thanks for the encouragement my friend!

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    I’m taking a break from packing for my trip to Arizona tomorrow. Safe travels to u ❤

  • @Mike-wt7jq
    @Mike-wt7jq Місяць тому

    Excellent video. Beautiful building!

  • @allancompton6912
    @allancompton6912 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Barefoot blogger. For taking us along on the Great Adventure of the Empire State Building. Interesting old building. Yes am going say Happy Holidays To you and your family Godbless . 🥰

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      Allan thanks brother. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holiday season as well!

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    As always you are amazing ❤

  • @louislopez55
    @louislopez55 6 місяців тому +1

    That ESB man is completely wrong saying a car from the 1930’s would stand up better to a modern car. Maybe from a door ding, not from a crash.

  • @jimtomassetti8928
    @jimtomassetti8928 7 місяців тому

    Thank You for the beautiful tour of a Gourgous bldg! Loved it!

  • @MrGriff305
    @MrGriff305 9 місяців тому +3

    such a beautiful place.. Still hard to imagine they could build that in 1930

  • @renemarcoux1333
    @renemarcoux1333 Рік тому +1

    Merci beaucoup pour cette visite.

  • @deborahjohnson8015
    @deborahjohnson8015 Рік тому +1

    Thank you , loved the You Tube !!

  • @richh650
    @richh650 Місяць тому

    This is the best video of the ESB I have ever seen. So VERY WELL done sir!!!

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Місяць тому

      Greatest comment of all time. Thanks brother

  • @johnwayne6501
    @johnwayne6501 Рік тому +2

    that was fun. Was there in 1977 after the blackout. Glad I didn't get stuck in the elevator lol. Best place on the observation deck....one that points to sunset. ;)

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      Summer of '77 remember it well. No lights and no A/C mid summer. Memories!

  • @raquelrigg2120
    @raquelrigg2120 Рік тому +1

    I'd give anything to see the Andy Warhol sketching! Great question in regards to the estimated worth. I was thinking the same thing.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      Me too! I should've twisted his arm a little Raquel lol

    • @raquelrigg2120
      @raquelrigg2120 Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger You did so Great! You Definitely get an A+++ for effort! 🏆

  • @beachbum8888
    @beachbum8888 3 місяці тому

    Love your nyc visit watched the video a few times

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  3 місяці тому

      Im so glad, these are some of my personal favorites

  • @goopah
    @goopah 6 місяців тому

    Never been there (I'm in ND), but the Empire State Building has always been my favorite building from the time I first saw it in our encyclopedia when I was a kid in the 1960's. Art Deco is so stylish and understated at the same time. Pure class and timeless beauty. I'm 63 now. I should probably try to get there some day.

  • @ryanfraser167
    @ryanfraser167 Рік тому

    Went to the empire state building around 2003, was an amazing view but the viewing platform and experience looks even better now!

  • @josephvalentjr7677
    @josephvalentjr7677 15 днів тому

    Outstanding Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Daniel-cn7xi
    @Daniel-cn7xi Рік тому +2

    Muy bien !!!

  • @juliejensen7370
    @juliejensen7370 Рік тому

    I miss living in NYC too, Jerry! Enjoy!

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    Omg I have to go see the Empire State Building

  • @Serpico-le2rw
    @Serpico-le2rw 4 місяці тому

    Cool!
    Kind regards from germany.

  • @richwood186
    @richwood186 7 місяців тому

    The big antenna at the top is, primarily, for FM radio. There are also public service antennas and, at least, one HAM Radio repeater up there. WCBS-TV has an auxiliary transmitter there that they used after 9/11.

  • @Indy3pct.r
    @Indy3pct.r 6 місяців тому

    I never noticed in the famous pic of them having lunch on the steel beam but the guy all the way to the right has a bottle of liquor 😂

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    Sleepless in Seattle was a great movie

  • @patriciaguenzler9150
    @patriciaguenzler9150 Рік тому +1

    Have to watch replay so tired fell asleep

  • @carolelombard7024
    @carolelombard7024 9 місяців тому

    This was my first trip to the Empire State Building. I am terribly afraid of heights and will never stand up there myself. Thank you very much.

  • @SuperQdaddy
    @SuperQdaddy Рік тому +1

    Great !

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    Just gorgeous

  • @FELIX-ix2sv
    @FELIX-ix2sv Рік тому +1

    Terry you should have definitely taken a selfie with King Kong sticking his hands thru the windows now that would have definitely been a cool intro

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      Youre right brother but I would have been too close to see his hand. It was bigger than me lol

    • @FELIX-ix2sv
      @FELIX-ix2sv Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger your right silly me😁

  • @timothystockman7533
    @timothystockman7533 14 днів тому

    The antennas atop the Empire State Building are mainly used to transmit FM broadcast stations, over 20 of them!

    • @NinoNiemanThe1st
      @NinoNiemanThe1st 9 днів тому

      Shame the guide at 22:10 had no idea about this and was not terribly helpful. But the rest of the staff were all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about this iconic building!

  • @xx8955
    @xx8955 7 місяців тому

    Hi. Do you know where the factory producing riveted parts was?

  • @RobertLafata
    @RobertLafata 8 місяців тому

    I never get tired of watching videos of the empire state building. I would also like to see videos of the Chrysler building which seems to be off limits to the general public.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  8 місяців тому

      I worked in the lobby of the Chrysler back in the early 80s at an art supply store called Beeco and will never forget it.

  • @boazvahalla
    @boazvahalla Рік тому +2

    When I look at tge Top Empire State building. It seems like A Zeppelin can dock on top. Was there a small plane hit the Empire State building at tge 1940"s.

  • @skyangelthefan
    @skyangelthefan Рік тому

    It was a high ranking military officer whom disobeyed ATC - Air Traffic Control orders to not land because he did not get clearance for landing, so he still took off to complete his military job d/t low visibility he got lost and once he was able to see he was flying towards the empire State’s building. He tried to turn to the left, but it was too late and crashed into the building. 7 or 10 people lost their lives because of him disobeying ATC orders. It only took 3 month’s to repair the floor and the penthouse that the elevator dropped into from the ✈️ crashing into it. I do a lot of JFK, LGA and Newark FA ✈️ trips. Great job exploring! 🙌👍🙌

  • @francisbtube
    @francisbtube 7 місяців тому

    Such a hassle for Tourists. And what a ripoff to go up to the Observation Deck. I briefly worked in the Empire State Building, on either the 25th or 52nd floor I can’t remember. Since I worked in the building I don’t think we needed to pay to go the top.

  • @robertdowling9937
    @robertdowling9937 Рік тому

    i was born 1942 lifelong nyer, was to both empre state bldg and the ststue of liberty but of course it was both before this age of tight security. i e the 86flr ? observstuon deck did not originaaally have all the fencing glass etc around it but over the years i guess for safety and security it was added. do not remeber the elevators for this bldg buess all have been replace/high tec etc. but i i did go up in one of the 2 OLD wtc toers way back when befor 911 for some office did it twice and always remeber those elevstors fast is not the half of them and rember some only went sohight and to go further up flr had to change to dieff eklevstor kinda remeber that,

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +2

    Nothing like nyc it’s the best

  • @djsurf
    @djsurf Рік тому +1

    Miracle on 34th St -

  • @jocknomore
    @jocknomore Рік тому

    Onward and UUUUUpward!

  • @RegNarnoc21
    @RegNarnoc21 8 місяців тому

    You sound very like the actor Alan Alda.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  8 місяців тому

      That's a huge compliment thanks. I usually get Howard Stern lol.

  • @marshallohio5512
    @marshallohio5512 2 місяці тому

    OMG 😟 $45 😟 ticket? Wife mentioned like $12 when we were there. I'm a disabled veteran 😞, so she thinks no cost for me at the time ! Nevertheless, what a great time there !! To think that construction workers walked around the frame work with
    absolutely no safety gear ..

  • @williamgallucci9913
    @williamgallucci9913 Місяць тому

    13 months incredible started in 1930 finished in Sep 31 check out the the remastered video of the actual construction its incredible

  • @Ringmaster_bestie
    @Ringmaster_bestie Місяць тому +1

    Hi

  • @robertramirez1082
    @robertramirez1082 26 днів тому

    The Most Famous Building in the World!

  • @cathpeterson1944
    @cathpeterson1944 Рік тому

    luv Empire State Building its so magical, my favourite movie An Affair to Remember Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant my heart skips 📈

  • @mikepsaros1327
    @mikepsaros1327 Рік тому +1

    did you know that a war plane crashed into the building took place around 1948 i think

  • @paulbirkbeck1790
    @paulbirkbeck1790 Рік тому

    Im in awe of the people who build sky scrapers its mankind at his greatest. Followed by deep sea welders and moon walkers.

  • @Itravelbackintime
    @Itravelbackintime Рік тому +2

    Last time I went up the ESB was back in 2012. What a beautiful building. I love tall buildings. NY and Chicago are my top favorites when it comes to tall skyscrapers. They just don't build classics like that anymore. Little known fact is that the Indiana Lime stone you see covering the exterior of ESB was quarried from a famous quarry known as "Empire Quarry" located in Bedford,Indiana southwest of Indianapolis. Today, the huge giant crater in the ground is still there to this day. Around 19,000 tons of limestone used in constructing the Empire State Building. A lot of the cut stone was sent by rail to NYC and most of the steel came from Pennsylvania as they constructed the building with these materials until completion in 1931 just shortly after the Great Depression started. The ESB was also from the same Bedford Quarry were the Washington DC's Pentagon, Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorial were also quarried from.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      Wow thats really interesting, I did not know that. Those blocks of limestone are pretty big when youre up close to them. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Itravelbackintime
      @Itravelbackintime Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger Yes, they are. Since you're from there have you ever been at the oberservatory at the top of the old World Trade Center. Last time I've seen them up close was back in 1985. Sadly, didn't get a chance to visit inside.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому +1

      I actually had dinner at Windows on the World--the restaurant with floor to ceiling windows back in the 1980s. Never forget it.

    • @Itravelbackintime
      @Itravelbackintime Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger Wow..that must have been quite an unforgettable experience.

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому +1

    Hopefully alfreado doesn’t get fired lol😂

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      Haha fired? He should get promoted! lol

    • @debrasexton6050
      @debrasexton6050 Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger I totally agree but you know how some companies are. 😂

  • @RTENAC
    @RTENAC 8 місяців тому

    A great building but it's a shame that private businesses have cashed in way beyond reason. I visited it in the 70s and it was free then it might have been three or four dollars a ticket in the 80s. The inflation rate means that ticket should cost may $10 or $12 but it's $45. The same with college costs, raised manyfold the rate of inflation with the top making enormous profits. The Metropolitan Museum of Art was always pay whatever you wish, not any more. There's a sucker born every minute. Don't you realize you're being fleeced??

  • @debrasexton6050
    @debrasexton6050 Рік тому

    They accomplished it with us union trades people 😂 I wasn’t a part of that one but my union brothers an sisters were. ❤we are the best of the best ❤to all my union brothers and sisters always.

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      Absolutely! One of the obvious requirements for that job was no fear of heights lol. That shot of them eating lunch on the girder is a classic.

    • @debrasexton6050
      @debrasexton6050 Рік тому

      @@BarefootVlogger I respect heights but not fear. I use to get adrenaline from the crazy stuff I did in scaffolding an building bridges. Now I’m just a ole lady with a baby doggie lol 😝

  • @benspurgeon6273
    @benspurgeon6273 Рік тому

    Employee in the observation deck needs to be fired. I just work here this is nothing special and that thingy on top of the building I’m not quite sure just some tv stuff or something. What if that was your only trip there and you are talking to a clown like that on the most iconic building in America. Send that guy back to Walmart

    • @BarefootVlogger
      @BarefootVlogger  Рік тому

      lol Ben not sure if my camera was offputting but still, you're right, Empire State Building NOTHING SPECIAL?? It don't get more special than that.

  • @mypalfootfoot9591
    @mypalfootfoot9591 5 місяців тому

    The Empire State was the tallest building for 40 years (1931 to 1771).

  • @sicsempertyrannis8731
    @sicsempertyrannis8731 11 місяців тому

    It is sad that we don't make buildings like this in America, anymore. We have become a lazy and stagnant society. We don't plant metaphorical trees for future generations anymore. All our society cares about is extracting as much as we can from the system.

    • @louislopez55
      @louislopez55 6 місяців тому

      We do build incredible things now. They’re called aircraft carriers. All our best efforts are now spent on the military, exactly how the lobbyists want it.

  • @MrDominick4950
    @MrDominick4950 Місяць тому

    You paid $45.00 bucks to stroll and go up to 86 floors and then you leave you didn’t bother to go up and do the grand finally at the top of the 102 floor damn you did’t get your money’s worth for $45.00 dollars JEEEZ $ 45.00 WOW!!!!