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Chrysler Building: A Classic Art Deco Skyscraper in the NYC Skyline

Soaring 1,048 feet high along Lexington Avenue, the Chrysler Building remains an iconic fixture in the NYC skyline. As a perfect example of a classic American Art Deco skyscraper, its unique features include triangular windows, a crescent-shaped spire, and a steel sunburst crown.
 
Located in Midtown East, this 77-story building pays homage to the automobile company, complete with gargoyle replicas of hood ornaments from the 1920s Chrysler Plymouth. Tour the lobby and admire the ornate details including the Moroccan marble walls and embellished Sienna marble floors that have put the Chrysler Building on the list of America's top 10 favorite architectural masterpieces.

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  • How many floors does the Chrysler Building have?

     
    The Chrysler Building has 77 floors, soaring 1048 feet high in Midtown East. Containing 29961 tons of steel, 3,826,000 bricks, and nearly 5,000 windows, this art deco skyscraper may not be the tallest, but it is one of the most recognized due to its crescent-shaped spire. 
     
  • Why is the Chrysler Building famous?

     
    Aside from having a prominent presence in the NYC skyline, the Chrysler Building is considered one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world due to its classic American example of Art Deco architecture.  Listed among the top 10 of America's favorite architecture, this 77-story building features a crescent-shaped spire, a steel sunburst crown, and triangular windows.
     
 

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FAQs

  • How many floors does the Chrysler Building have?

    The Chrysler Building has 77 floors, soaring 1048 feet high in Midtown East. Containing 29961 tons of steel, 3,826,000 bricks, and nearly 5,000 windows, this art deco skyscraper may not be the tallest, but it is one of the most recognized due to its crescent-shaped spire. 
  • Why is the Chrysler Building famous?

    Aside from having a prominent presence in the NYC skyline, the Chrysler Building is considered one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world due to its classic American example of Art Deco architecture.  Listed among the top 10 of America's favorite architecture, this 77-story building features a crescent-shaped spire, a steel sunburst crown, and triangular windows.
 

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