What iconic building was designed as an airship docking station? Explained

The Empire State Building was initially planned to function as a docking facility for airships. Its distinctive pointed peak, now an iconic element of the cityscape, was designed for airship mooring purposes. Nevertheless, this ambitious concept proved unfeasible due to high winds and safety issues at great altitudes, alongside the practical difficulties of docking and securing immense airships. Despite the decline of commercial passenger airships following notable accidents and the advancement of aircraft technology, the Empire State Building’s mooring mast remains in place today.