Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Empire State Building or The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby came first, in 1925 (published). The Empire State Building followed 6 years later, in 1931 (opened).
- Second1931
The Empire State Building
landmark · openedThe Empire State Building opened in 1931 after just over a year of construction.
- First1925
The Great Gatsby
book · publishedThe Great Gatsby sold poorly in 1925 and only became a classic after Fitzgerald died.
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