The Chrysler Building is a landmark Art Deco skyscraper located at 405 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by architect William Van Alen and completed in 1930. Standing at 1,046 feet (319 meters) tall with 77 floors, it was briefly the tallest building in the world from May 1930 to May 1931, before being surpassed by the Empire State Building.
The building is renowned for its distinctive Art Deco style, featuring a stainless steel spire with a sunburst pattern and decorative metal cladding. Its design includes automobile-themed ornaments such as replicas of Chrysler radiator caps and eagles, reflecting its commissioner Walter Chrysler’s automotive legacy. The structure is made of a steel frame with brick infill, making it the tallest brick building with a steel framework globally
Interesting facts..
The first man-made structure to surpass 1,000 feet in height, making it the world’s first supertall skyscraper.
The building’s spire, which added 185 feet to its height, was secretly assembled inside the building and then hoisted into place in less than two hours, surprising competitors who were racing to build the tallest skyscraper
Also the ornaments where resemble Chrysler hood ornaments!