On July 28, 1945, an airplane crashed into the Empire State Building. A B-25 bomber was flying a routine mission, chartering servicemen from Massachusetts to New York City. Capt. William F. Smith, who had led some of the most dangerous … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2014/01/15/99-the-view-from-the-79th-floor/" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>
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99% Invisible

The View From The 79th Floor

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.