Synopsis

The Chrysler Building in New York City, a soaring 1,046 feet tall, rose between 1928 and 1930 to become the world’s tallest structure—a title it held briefly before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Since then, this Art Deco marvel has secured its place as one of the most cherished skyscrapers defining the city's skyline. Funded by automotive magnate Walter P. Chrysler and designed by architect William Van Alen, the private office building was built by a workforce exceeding 2