Introducing... The Chrysler Building!
Located on 405 Lexington Avenue between 3rd and 4th Avenues, the Chrysler Building is an amazing place to get breath taking views and pictures. Located in the busy streets of the Turtle Bay neighborhood in Manhattan, The Chrysler Building was designed in the Art Deco Style before it became popular in the 1960s. The Chrysler Building went under construction in September 1928, and opened up to the public on May 28, 1930.
History
William H. Reynolds, who was the building contractor, teamed up with architect William Van Alen to build what eventually became the Chrysler Building. What Van Alen planned to do was have a decorative jewel crown made entirely out of glass, with all the windows three times the normal size. He also wanted the building to be 807 feet tall. However, all of his ideas proved to be too costly for Reynolds. Consequently, he sold the lease and design to Walter P. Chrysler, who worked with Van Alen to create the Chrysler building we know today.
More About the Chrysler Building
- When making the Chrysler Building, workers built an average of 4 floors a day!
- No workers died while making the Chrysler Building, which was unusual for that time period.
- It was the tallest building in the world from May 27, 1930 to April 30, 1931 when the Empire State Building was completed.
- It cost $20,000,000 to build.
- It is made out of 29,961 tons of steel, 2,836,000 bricks, 5,000 windows, and 391,881 rivets.
- It is 1048 feet tall, 205 feet long, and 201 feet wide.
- It is now used as a commercial space.
- It is rated 4.5 stars on Yelp.
- Many people say that it appears majestic when you look at it, and it feels great to stand near it.
- It has an amazing observation deck, a beautiful spire, and is lined with gargoyles and eagles.
- It is a landmark because it was once the tallest building in the world.
- You should go visit the Chrysler Building because it is architecturally unique and breathtaking.
Directions from hotel
Walking directions to Chrysler Building
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768 5th Ave
New York, NY 10019
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| 1. Head southwest on Grand Army Plaza toward W 58th St | | |
105 ft
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| 2. Turn left onto W 58th St | | |
200 ft
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| 3. Turn right onto 5th Ave | | |
0.7 mi
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| 4. Turn left onto E 45th St | | |
0.3 mi
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| 5. Turn right onto Lexington Ave | | |
0.1 mi
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Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10174
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While You Are There
When you are done admiring the Chrysler Building, be sure to check out some nearby attractions, like Madame Tussauts, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Bryant Park, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Madison Square Park, and the Flat Iron Building.
