A smiling young woman is standing inside an observation deck or skyscraper with an incredible panoramic view of New York City behind her. She is wearing a bright yellow floral sundress and a blue headband, with her long brown hair flowing down. The iconic Chrysler Building, with its distinct art deco architecture and stainless steel crown, dominates the skyline in the background. The East River can be seen winding through the city, with the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges visible in the distance. Other famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and the new World Trade Center can also be made out among the dense urban landscape.

The Chrysler Building: An NYC Landmark Story

The Chrysler Building — my favorite NYC landmark!⁠ 🤩⁠ ⁠ This building is full of interesting stories. As a local tour guide, one of my favorites to tell is about the race between the Chrysler Building and 40 Wall Street to be the world’s tallest building. 🏎⁠ ⁠ 40 Wall Street opened in April 1930 as the winner — until Chrysler Building architect William Van Alen surprised everyone by secretly adding a 125-foot spire. When it opened in May 1930, it was the world’s tallest building.😮⁠ ⁠ Not only that, but the story goes that Walter P. Chrysler had a private top-floor apartment that featured Manhattan’s highest bathroom, as he wanted to be the king of his thrown!⁠ 👑⁠ ⁠ Photo taken at @SUMMITOV. 🏙 What is your favorite historic building? #BeyondTheGuidebook⁠

The Chrysler Building: An NYC Landmark Story

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