Vintage Photograph Shows Acrobats Performing on Very Edge of Empire State Building in 1931

Acrobats performing at the opening of the Empire State Building, May 1st, 1931
Acrobats performing at the opening of the Empire State Building, May 1st, 1931
Photo: r/nycpics

The Empire State Building opened to the public with much fanfare on May 1st, 1931. As part of the celebrations, this group of acrobats were hired to perform at the top of the skyscraper, balancing on the edge of the observation deck.

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