Rockefeller Center, also known as Rockefeller Plaza, a complex consisting of 19 different buildings that cover more than 22 acres. The buildings stretch three blocks from New York City were built by the wealthy Rockefeller family. Rockefeller Center is located in the district of Manhattan, just below midtown.
It is a very popular attraction for tourists in New York and is perhaps best known for their annual Christmas and decorations. The location is so popular that it declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
The site is named after John D. Rockefeller Jr. He had been able to make the space formerly owned by Columbia University leases. The original plan for the site was for an opera house to be built there, but Rockefeller changed his mind after the stock market crash and subsequent depression. The difficult economic times, he was forced to finance his dream alone, and was able to sign a 24 years lease on the location that had three 21 years renewal options.
One of the biggest attractions in New York, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall. The location is one of the most visited locations in New York City for its historical significance. When first built, it was marketed as the most advanced and up-scale theater in the world. At one point, the Radio City Music Hall was the most visited tourist attraction in New York City, even more than visited the Statue of Liberty at the time.
The RCA building served as another major attraction at Rockefeller Center. Standing 70 stories and 872 meters high, the RCA Building, which became known as 30 Rockefeller Plaza (30 Rock) towering high above other buildings in the center. Currently the building serves as headquarters for NBC, and is home to some of the most prominent U.S. television shows including "Late Night With David Letterman," "The Dr. Oz Show," and "Saturday Night Live."
Rockefeller Center is also known for the striking art that has spread throughout the Rockefeller Center. The area is best known for its architectural sculpture, with some of their most amazing pieces (including the famous "News" by Isamu Noguchi) deeply rooted in the building. A large number of artists contributed to the statues and other artworks that are within the Centre.
With 19 different buildings that are inhabited by some of the most famous faces in America, it is easy to see why Rockefeller Plaza soon became the most visited place in New York City. It is easily accessible to tourists in New York, and has a rich history that is both interesting and fascinating. During Christmas Time is a huge Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza positioned and decorated with many ornaments and a plethora of different lamps. The site serves as an ideal place for people who have never visited the area earlier. Rockefeller Plaza is an important part of American cultural history.