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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. Standing at 319 metres (1,047 ft), it was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. However, the Chrysler Building remains the world's tallest brick building. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second-tallest building in New York City until... full article at wikipedia
Floors
  • 77
Building Function
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Construction Started
  • 1928
Opened
  • 1930
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Structural Height
  • 319.0m
Construction Cost
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state/province/region
  • 405 Lexingon Ave.
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Height With Antenna/spire
  • 425.0m
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Last edited by sprocketonline Nov 27, 2008
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