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The Chrysler Builing is an Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. Standing at 319 metres (1,047 ft), it was briefly the world's tallest building before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. However, the Chrysler Building remains the world's tallest brick building. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second-tallest building in New York City until December 2007, when the spire was raised on the 365.8-metre (1,200 ft) Bank of America building, pushing the Chrysler Building into third position. In addition, the New York Times Building, which opened in 2007, is exactly tied with the Chrysler Building in height.

Trivia about chrysler building

  • Its architect, William Van Allen, was "driven" to create the world's tallest building at that time
  • This 1,046-foot-tall NYC building was one of the first to use stainless steel over much of the building's surface
  • 1920s Art Deco architecture is exemplified by this New York building on the stamp seen here:
  • This 77-story Manhattan building with a stainless steel spire was inspired by Art Deco & machine forms
  • Automotive icons were incorporated into the design for this Manhattan tower, briefly the world's largest
  • The "gargoyles" on this NYC skyscraper were designed to look like auto radiator caps
  • The Empire State Building took the title of tallest building in the world away from this Manhattan skyscraper
  • Completed in 1930, this William Van Alen skyscraper in NYC is in the Art Deco style
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  • This 1920s Art Deco skyscraper is decorated with chrome & radiator cap designs
  • "Architecture for Dummies" calls this NYC skyscraper an "Art Deco fantasy" that's complete with hubcaps & hood ornaments
  • Architect William Van Alen put radiator caps on the 31st floor of this Art Deco landmark at 405 Lexington
  • In 2008 the Abu Dhabi Investment Council paid $800 million for a 75% share of this NYC Art Deco skyscraper

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