aug29empirestateentrance by REW StaffAugust 27, 20180144 Share0 The new space also includes a green room for VIP guests and celebrities. Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images A 25-foot-tall scale model of the Empire State Building stands between the two staircases to the second level.Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images The floors and walls are decorated with silver lines that harken back to the Building's 1930s design. Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images Visitors are treated to a more spacious waiting area with a modern, art deco-inspired design.Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images The area also has been outfitted with digital ticket kiosks as well as virtual tour guides.Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images The waiting area the weaves through ticketing and security is decorated with iconic images of the building and views from the observation decks. Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images Each photo comes with a plaque identifying who is in it and when it was taken.Photos by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images The entrance has been outfitted with a state-of-the-art security system similar to what TSA uses at commercial airports.Photo by Evan Joseph ImagesCopyright: © 2018 Evan Joseph Images
