Photo by Jason Eppink Reflective of his ambitious character, Chrysler set out to design a building that would "not only be tall but would proclaim the glory of Chrysler cars", according to Yancey.

According to The Chrysler Building: Creating a New York Icon, Day by Day, Reynolds “asked him to design an 808-foot ...

The Trylons were commissioned by former Chrysler Building owner Tishman Speyer. Johnson’s design, unveiled in 2001, consists ...