News

Building archives: The Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, 1930

By 2023-11-10T07:00:00

Empire state and Chrysler

New York’s tower craze restarts following a 15-year lull as two of the city’s most famous towers race to become the world’s tallest

After the construction of the 241m tall Woolworth building in 1913, New York’s rush to build ever taller buildings went into a lull. It was 15 years before Big Apple builders broke another record, first with the Chrysler Building and then a year later with the Empire State Building.

…

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.