William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building

Description:

"The Chrysler Building was the result of a collaboration between William Van Alen, whose designs challenged orthodox architecture, and Fred T. Ley, a practical builder. The structure would (for 11 months) be the tallest building in the world. This book chronicles how they designed and constructed the Chrysler Building and how the experience affected their lives"--

subjects: Buildings, structures,  Chrysler Building (New York, N.Y.),  Criticism and interpretation,  Skyscrapers,  Architecture, modern, 20th century

People: William Van Alen (1883-1954),  Fred T. Ley (1872-1958)

Places: New York (State),  New York (N.Y.),  New York