Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building is a skyscraper in New York City, United States. It is 1,046 feet (319 m) tall and has 77 floors. It was built in 1931 and is one of the tallest buildings in the world.
| Chrysler Building | |
|---|---|
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in the world from 1930 to 1931[I] | |
| Preceded by | The Trump Building |
| Surpassed by | Empire State Building |
| General information | |
| Location | New York City United States |
| Completed | 1930 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 319 m (1046 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 77 |
The Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world from 1930 to 1931. Before it was built, the tallest building in the world was the Bank of the Manhattan Company Building, now called The Trump Building. The Empire State Building became the tallest one year later. The Chrysler Building is still the tallest brick building in the world.
The Chrysler Building was also the tallest structure in the world from 1930 to 1931. Before it was built, the tallest structure in the world was Eiffel Tower. The Empire State Building became the tallest within a year later.
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Chrysler Building Media
Chrysler Building spire, Manhattan, by Carol Highsmith (LOC highsm.04444)
The lower walls are clad with white brick, interrupted by white-marble bands in a manner similar to a basket weaving.
View from one of the north-facing triangular windows
The Chrysler Building from the Empire State Building, both erected as part of New York City's 1920s building boom
Chrysler Building from The SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt with the United Nations headquarters in the background
Height comparison of buildings in New York City
The Chrysler Building seen from ground level
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