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NYC, the City That Runs on Steam

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Discover New York City's unique reliance on steam to heat its iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Steam stacks, a familiar yet overlooked part of Manhattan's streetscape, are essential to powering the city’s infrastructure.

What’s the history behind this hidden technology, and how does it continue to sustain NYC?
 
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