Chrysler Building

Definitely my favorite building in New York City. Stunning on the inside and out. Very Art Deco on the floor I was on. The historical and whimsical ha.. Read more »nd painted ceiling of the entry way is just the beginning of this immaculate space.

Such a cool building to finally see in person! The construction is so artistic and fascinating.

Most beautiful skyscraper in NYC, maybe in the world.

In the mid-1920s, New York's metropolitan area surpassed London's as the world's most populous metropolitan area and its population exceeded ten milli.. Read more »on by the early 1930s. The era was characterized by profound social and technological changes. Consumer goods such as radio, cinema, and the automobile became widespread. In 1927, Walter Chrysler's automotive company, the Chrysler Corporation, became the third-largest car manufacturer in the United States, behind Ford and General Motors. The following year, Chrysler was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year". The economic boom of the 1920s and speculation in the real estate market fostered a wave of new skyscraper projects in New York City. The Chrysler Building was built as part of an ongoing building boom that resulted in the city having the world's tallest building from 1908 to 1974. Following the end of World War I, European and American architects came to see simplified design as the epitome of the modern era and Art Deco skyscrapers as symbolizing progress, innovation, and modernity. The 1916 Zoning Resolution restricted the height that street-side exterior walls of New York City buildings could rise before needing to be setback from the street. This led to the construction of Art Deco structures in New York City with significant setbacks, large volumes, and striking silhouettes that were often elaborately decorated. Art Deco buildings were constructed for only a short period of time; but because that period was during the city's late-1920s real estate boom, the numerous skyscrapers built in the Art Deco style predominated in the city skyline, giving it the romantic quality seen in films and plays. The Chrysler Building project was shaped by these circumstances. Excerpt from Wikipedia

I went the building for business

The structure of the building !

This is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and its competitive history, architectural details and art are absolutely stunning but... No Tou.. Read more »rs? Nothing to see except the lobby? A small portion of this building belongs to America's history and so there should be something arranged where perhaps a story and an observation deck are dedicated to a museum and observatory. Its a shame that its only private offices.

I’ve been walking through this building on my commutes for at least 10 years. I have become friends with the security guards and when I was little we .. Read more »called the entrance to the subway “the secret passage.” This lauded secret passage is the quickest way to the train when traveling from the east side. Most people do not know about the entrance.

This iconic building from the outside and inside is a tremendous throwback to the late 1920’s and early 1930s. Simply stunning! (Photos taken on iPad .. Read more »6th Generation)