Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall

The video covers the construction of Rockefeller Center in 1930s Manhattan, funded by Rockefeller Jr. It highlights the economic impact during the Great Depression, providing 40,000 jobs. The film by architect Walter Harrington Killam Jr. showcases building practices without safety rules. The centerpiece is the 70-story Art Deco skyscraper, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The first building, Radio City Music Hall, opened in 1932 with a performance by the Rockettes.

What was the primary reason John D. Rockefeller Jr. invested in the Rockefeller Center project?

• To establish a new business headquarters

• To provide jobs during the economic crisis

• To create a new cultural hub in New York

• To compete with other skyscrapers

How much did the Rockefeller Center project cost in today's money?

• Over $3 billion

• Over $1 billion

• Over $2 billion

• Over $4 billion

What is the architectural style of the 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

• Gothic

• Modernist

• Art Deco

• Neoclassical

What was a notable feature of the construction practices at Rockefeller Center?

• Strict adherence to safety rules

• Vertigo-inducing practices

• Use of advanced safety equipment

• Environmentally friendly materials

When did Radio City Music Hall first open?

• December 27, 1932

• December 27, 1933

• December 27, 1930

• December 27, 1931

What was the original name of the dance group that performed at the opening of Radio City Music Hall?

• The New York Ballet

• The Broadway Dancers

• The Roxyettes

• The Rockettes