Built in 1938, the Associated Press Building is housed within the Rockefeller Center in New York, and is commemorated as the first home to one of the largest and most comprehensive information systems on the global fore.
Spread over 15 towering stories, the edifice is now frequented by thousands of visitors every year, who gather here to marvel at this tribute to journalistic excellence, which is suitable surrounded by other acclaimed structures of historical significance like the Eastern Airlines Building and the legendary skating rink.
Built in the Art Deco style, the structure is also considered by many of be one of the most grandiose architectural accomplishments in the region, painstakingly decorated with elaborate murals and exquisite specimens of sculpture.
Today, visitors can view the interiors of the Associated Press Buildings on guided tours which lead them through the other important historic landmarks in the Rockefeller Center as well. These tours depart several times a day, all through the year and are priced at about $12 per person. Children and seniors are also eligible for special discounts. While here, don't forget to visit the Observation Deck for one of the most breathtaking views of the urban vista, or even lunch on some gourmet fare at the gamut of restaurants and cafes.
You can stop by at the Associated Press Building from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. For further information, call the Rockefeller Center at (212) 664-7174 or refer to their website http://www.rockefellercenter.com.
The Associated Press Building
The Rockefeller Center,
New York
