"A 102-story Art Deco"

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Anonymous  #380137  Fri, 15 Jun 07 08:50 PM

  Please, I'd like to know the meaning of the underlined words below:

The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in NY. 

Thanks,

Muriel

  
CalifJim  #380149  Fri, 15 Jun 07 09:12 PM
The Empire State Building is a skyscraper in New York City.  It has 102 stories (floors).  Its archetectural style is "Art Deco", an artistic style which I think was popular in the 1930's.  I believe the name comes from the words "decorative art".  (Check the internet for further information.  I'm not an expert in styles of art.)

CJ

  
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Anonymous  #380151  Fri, 15 Jun 07 09:23 PM

Hello, Calif Jim!

Thank you so much for your help,

Muriel 

  
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