Chrysler Building

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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan.

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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan.

Chrysler Building, New York City
The Chrysler Building, a famous skyscraper in New York City
https://www.aviewoncities.com/nyc/chrysler.htm
Chrysler Building, a Famed Slice of Manhattan Skyline, Is on the Block - WSJ
New York City’s famed Chrysler Building is up for sale, as the art deco landmark’s owners face high costs and stiff competition from new towers.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chrysler-building-a-famed-slice-of-manhattan-skyline-is-on-the-block-11547035200
Chrysler Building History and Photography
The Chrysler Building is an example of a building caught up in the quest to become the tallest in the world, which it obtained briefly for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building. But because of its iconic and beautiful design, the height of the building n
https://www.jamesmaherphotography.com/new-york-historical-articles/chrysler-building/
AD Classics: Chrysler Building / William Van Alen | ArchDaily
Completed in 1930 in New York, United States. In a skyline that has developed New York as a destination for architects and city lovers alike, the Chrysler Building by William Van Alen is...
https://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen
Chrysler Building | building, New York City, New York, United States | Britannica.com
Chrysler Building: Chrysler Building, office building in New York City, designed by William Van Alen and often cited as the epitome of the Art Deco skyscraper. Its sunburst-patterned stainless steel spire remains one of the most striking features of the Manhattan skyline. Built between 1928 and 1930, the Chrysler
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chrysler-Building
New York City's Chrysler Building is Up for Sale | ArchDaily
New York City's famed Chrysler Building is up for sale for the first time in over 20 years.
https://www.archdaily.com/909558/new-york-citys-chrysler-building-is-up-for-sale
Chrysler Building - Famous Buildings and Architecture of New York City
New York's famous Chrysler Building - details on its architect, design and construction.
http://www.designbookmag.com/chryslerbuilding.htm
Chrysler Building - The Skyscraper Center
The Chrysler Building was the first supertall building taking the title of World's Tallest Building after winning a height battle with The Bank of Manhattan.
http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/chrysler-building/422
Visit the Chrysler Building | NYC Free Tours by Foot
This post is a visitor’s guide to the Chrysler Building. We cover its history, how to get to it, and what there is to see. While it’s technically not possible to go up the Chrysler Building, as a tourist anyway, we have a secret tip on how to get a view of New York City …
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/visit-the-chrysler-building/
Chrysler Building - Wikipedia
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. At 1,046 feet (318.9 m), the structure was the world's talles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building

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Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building in May 2009

Record height
Tallest in the world from May 27, 1930^[1]^[2] to May 1, 1931^[3]^[I]
Preceded by	40 Wall Street
Surpassed by	Empire State Building
General information
Type	Office building
Architectural style	Art Deco
Location	405 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10174 U.S.
Coordinates	40°45′06″N 73°58′31″W / 40.75167°N 73.97528°W / 40.75167; -73.97528
Construction started	January 21, 1929; 95 years ago (1929-01-21)
Topped-out	October 23, 1929; 95 years ago (1929-10-23)
Completed	May 27, 1930; 94 years ago (1930-05-27)^[1]^[2]
Opened	May 27, 1930; 94 years ago (1930-05-27)
Owner	Land: Cooper Union Building: SIGNA Group and RFR Holding LLC^[6]
Height
Antenna spire	1,046 ft (319 m)^[4]
Roof	925 ft (282 m)
Top floor	899 ft (274 m)^[4]
Technical details
Floor count	77^[4]^[5]
Floor area	1,196,958 sq ft (111,201.0 m²)^[4]
Lifts/elevators	32^[4]
Design and construction
Architect(s)	William Van Alen
Structural engineer	Ralph Squire & Sons
Main contractor	Fred T Ley & Co


U.S. National Historic Landmark
Designated	December 8, 1976^[8]
Reference no.	76001237

U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Designated	December 8, 1976^[9]
Reference no.	76001237

New York State Register of Historic Places
Designated	June 23, 1980^[10]
Reference no.	06101.001565

New York City Landmark
Designated	September 12, 1978^[11]
Reference no.	0992^[11]
Designated entity	Facade

New York City Landmark
Designated	September 12, 1978^[12]
Reference no.	0996^[12]
Designated entity	Interior: Lobby



References
^[4]^[7]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Chrysler Building, New York City
The Chrysler Building, a famous skyscraper in New York City
https://www.aviewoncities.com/nyc/chrysler.htm
Chrysler Building, a Famed Slice of Manhattan Skyline, Is on the Block - WSJ
New York City’s famed Chrysler Building is up for sale, as the art deco landmark’s owners face high costs and stiff competition from new towers.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chrysler-building-a-famed-slice-of-manhattan-skyline-is-on-the-block-11547035200
Chrysler Building History and Photography
The Chrysler Building is an example of a building caught up in the quest to become the tallest in the world, which it obtained briefly for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building. But because of its iconic and beautiful design, the height of the building n
https://www.jamesmaherphotography.com/new-york-historical-articles/chrysler-building/
AD Classics: Chrysler Building / William Van Alen | ArchDaily
Completed in 1930 in New York, United States. In a skyline that has developed New York as a destination for architects and city lovers alike, the Chrysler Building by William Van Alen is...
https://www.archdaily.com/98222/ad-classics-chrysler-building-william-van-alen
Chrysler Building | building, New York City, New York, United States | Britannica.com
Chrysler Building: Chrysler Building, office building in New York City, designed by William Van Alen and often cited as the epitome of the Art Deco skyscraper. Its sunburst-patterned stainless steel spire remains one of the most striking features of the Manhattan skyline. Built between 1928 and 1930, the Chrysler
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chrysler-Building
New York City's Chrysler Building is Up for Sale | ArchDaily
New York City's famed Chrysler Building is up for sale for the first time in over 20 years.
https://www.archdaily.com/909558/new-york-citys-chrysler-building-is-up-for-sale
Chrysler Building - Famous Buildings and Architecture of New York City
New York's famous Chrysler Building - details on its architect, design and construction.
http://www.designbookmag.com/chryslerbuilding.htm
Chrysler Building - The Skyscraper Center
The Chrysler Building was the first supertall building taking the title of World's Tallest Building after winning a height battle with The Bank of Manhattan.
http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/chrysler-building/422
Visit the Chrysler Building | NYC Free Tours by Foot
This post is a visitor’s guide to the Chrysler Building. We cover its history, how to get to it, and what there is to see. While it’s technically not possible to go up the Chrysler Building, as a tourist anyway, we have a secret tip on how to get a view of New York City …
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/visit-the-chrysler-building/
Chrysler Building - Wikipedia
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. At 1,046 feet (318.9 m), the structure was the world's talles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building

Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building in May 2009

Record height
Tallest in the world from May 27, 1930^[1]^[2] to May 1, 1931^[3]^[I]
Preceded by	40 Wall Street
Surpassed by	Empire State Building
General information
Type	Office building
Architectural style	Art Deco
Location	405 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10174 U.S.
Coordinates	40°45′06″N 73°58′31″W / 40.75167°N 73.97528°W / 40.75167; -73.97528
Construction started	January 21, 1929; 95 years ago (1929-01-21)
Topped-out	October 23, 1929; 95 years ago (1929-10-23)
Completed	May 27, 1930; 94 years ago (1930-05-27)^[1]^[2]
Opened	May 27, 1930; 94 years ago (1930-05-27)
Owner	Land: Cooper Union Building: SIGNA Group and RFR Holding LLC^[6]
Height
Antenna spire	1,046 ft (319 m)^[4]
Roof	925 ft (282 m)
Top floor	899 ft (274 m)^[4]
Technical details
Floor count	77^[4]^[5]
Floor area	1,196,958 sq ft (111,201.0 m²)^[4]
Lifts/elevators	32^[4]
Design and construction
Architect(s)	William Van Alen
Structural engineer	Ralph Squire & Sons
Main contractor	Fred T Ley & Co


U.S. National Historic Landmark
Designated	December 8, 1976^[8]
Reference no.	76001237

U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Designated	December 8, 1976^[9]
Reference no.	76001237

New York State Register of Historic Places
Designated	June 23, 1980^[10]
Reference no.	06101.001565

New York City Landmark
Designated	September 12, 1978^[11]
Reference no.	0992^[11]
Designated entity	Facade

New York City Landmark
Designated	September 12, 1978^[12]
Reference no.	0996^[12]
Designated entity	Interior: Lobby



References
^[4]^[7]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan.

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