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.

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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Related pages
 List of tallest buildings in the world
 List of tallest buildings in New York City

Other websites

 Emporis.com - Chrysler Building
SkycraperPage.com – Chrysler Building 

Category:Skyscrapers in New York City
Category:Art Deco buildings
Category:1931 establishments in New York (state)
Category:Buildings and structures in Manhattan
Category:New York City Designated Landmarks