Chrysler Building
Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearest Train: S, 4, 5, 6, 7 at 42nd Street - Grand Central
Phone: +1 212 682 3070
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Completed in 1930, this towering edifice was the first construction project to rise higher than the Eiffel Tower. This leadership was to be short-lived, however, as the Empire State Building was built 1,048 feet taller only a few months later. The Chrysler Building still holds people’s interest both culturally and architecturally. Walter Chrysler commissioned its construction in honor of his success in the automobile industry, which is reflected in its flamboyant art deco style. For example, sculptures of cars are carved into the brickwork.
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Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearest Train: S, 4, 5, 6, 7 at 42nd Street - Grand Central
Phone: +1 212 682 3070
Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Completed in 1930, this towering edifice was the first construction project to rise higher than the Eiffel Tower. This leadership was to be short-lived, however, as the Empire State Building was built 1,048 feet taller only a few months later. The Chrysler Building still holds people’s interest both culturally and architecturally. Walter Chrysler commissioned its construction in honor of his success in the automobile industry, which is reflected in its flamboyant art deco style. For example, sculptures of cars are carved into the brickwork.
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A awesome experience
waz just bludy mavelous culdnt believe me eyes. I would reccomend anyone who happens to be there to ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Apia, Western Samoa on Oct 16 2007
the lonely angel
a place of tranquility in a place of iron giants .The sun hitting its gleaming skin while ants crawl...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from stoke on trent England on Feb 02 2007
Wow!
I visited the Chrysler Building in September 2006 and it felt like a relgious experience....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Australia on Dec 09 2006
