The Chrysler Building
Location: 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Architect: William Van Alen
Year: 1928-1930
Height: 319 meters / 1,047 feet
Stories: 77
Location: 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Architect: William Van Alen
Year: 1928-1930
Height: 319 meters / 1,047 feet
Stories: 77
About the Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building in New York City was completed in 1930. For a few months, this Art Deco skyscraper was the tallest structure in the world. It was also one of the first buildings composed of stainless steel over a large exposed surface.The architect, William Van Alen, drew inspiration from machine technology for the ornamental details on the Chrysler Building. There are eagle hood ornaments, hubcaps, and abstract images of cars.
