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  2. Waldorf-Astoria (1893–1929) - Wikipedia

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    The Waldorf-Astoria originated as two hotels, built side by side by feuding relatives, on Fifth Avenue in New York, New York, United States. Built in 1893 and expanded in 1897, the hotels were razed in 1929 to make way for construction of the Empire State Building. Their successor, the current Waldorf Astoria New York, was built on Park Avenue ...

  3. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Wikipedia

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    In 2018 costs were estimated to be about $25 billion. By 2021 they were estimated to be over $28.5 billion. In 2023 costs had increased to $34 billion, with work still to be completed on Vogtle 4. Unit 3 began commercial operations on July 31, 2023, becoming the first new nuclear reactor in the United States in 7 years.

  4. Burj Khalifa - Wikipedia

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    The Burj Khalifa (known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is the world's tallest structure.With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft, or just over half a mile) and a roof height (excluding antenna, but including a 242.6 m spire) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its ...

  5. List of most expensive buildings - Wikipedia

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    Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 2012. 3.80 [18] 4.49. Marina Bay Financial Centre. Singapore. Singapore. Kohn Pedersen Fox with DCA Architects.

  6. United States aircraft production during World War II - Wikipedia

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    America's manufacturers in World War II were engaged in the greatest military industrial effort in history. Aircraft companies went from building a handful of planes at a time to building them by the thousands on assembly lines. Aircraft manufacturing went from a distant 41st place among American industries to first place in less than five years.

  7. Construction of One World Trade Center - Wikipedia

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    This beam, the first to be installed, was welded onto the building's base on December 19, 2006. On January 9, 2007, a second set of beams was welded to the top of the first set. February 2007 estimates put the cost for construction of 1 WTC at $3 billion, or $1,150 per square foot ($12,380 per square meter).

  8. Marina Bay Sands - Wikipedia

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    Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore and a landmark of the city. At its opening in 2010, it was deemed the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$ 8 billion (US$6.88 billion).

  9. Trump World Tower - Wikipedia

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    Website. www .trumpworldtower .com. Trump World Tower is a residential condominium building in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The tower is located at 845 United Nations Plaza, on First Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets. It was developed by Donald Trump and was constructed between 1999 and 2001.