Located in the Bronx, Port Morris Tile and Marble Corporation has more than 100 years of experience in providing clients with comprehensive project management services, including quality fabrication and installation. Among landmark restoration projects completed by Port Morris are the Palace Hotel on Madison Avenue, the Brill Building on Broadway, and the Empire State Building.
Declared a national landmark 32 years ago, the Empire State Building was built at the start of the Great Depression. It was the tallest structure of its era, and the planning, design, and construction of this building were unparalleled in terms of its ambition and cost. The $50 million undertaking was headed by former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith, and the project was primarily financed by industrialist Pierre du Pont and General Motors’ founder John J. Raskob.
Today, it remains an engineering marvel, constructed of granite and Indiana limestone, and maintains its status as a thriving commercial hub that also attracts more than 2 million tourists annually. A centerpiece of the Empire State Building is its elegant Art Deco lobby, which features brushed steel highlights, a metal mosaic, and warm marble and granite floors.
Declared a national landmark 32 years ago, the Empire State Building was built at the start of the Great Depression. It was the tallest structure of its era, and the planning, design, and construction of this building were unparalleled in terms of its ambition and cost. The $50 million undertaking was headed by former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith, and the project was primarily financed by industrialist Pierre du Pont and General Motors’ founder John J. Raskob.
Today, it remains an engineering marvel, constructed of granite and Indiana limestone, and maintains its status as a thriving commercial hub that also attracts more than 2 million tourists annually. A centerpiece of the Empire State Building is its elegant Art Deco lobby, which features brushed steel highlights, a metal mosaic, and warm marble and granite floors.
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