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Chrysler Building

Chrysler Building is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001237.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76001237★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Chrysler Building?

The Chrysler Building is a 1,046-foot-tall (319 m), Art Deco skyscraper in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. Located at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue, it is the tallest steel-framed brick building in the world. It was both the world's first supertall skyscraper and the world's tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930. As of 2019, the Chrysler is the 13th-tallest building in the city, tied with The New York Times Building.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Chrysler Building
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001237
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.75163, -73.97520
When was Chrysler Building listed on the National Register?

Chrysler Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Chrysler Building located?

Chrysler Building is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.75163, -73.97520. See the map above.

Is Chrysler Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chrysler Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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