Statements (332)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:towers
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| gptkbp:address |
gptkb:405_Lexington_Avenue
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:lighting_system
gptkb:seating_area gptkb:historical_significance gptkb:stained_glass_windows gptkb:artwork waiting area elevators public access historical displays information desk visitor information flooring ornate ceiling decorative columns reception area visitor amenities architectural details marble walls art deco motifs entrance doors security desk access to offices |
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:William_Van_Alen
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| gptkbp:architectural_feature |
ornamental gargoyles
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkb:Modernist Skyscraper design Skyscraper style inspired other Art Deco buildings |
| gptkbp:architecture |
gptkb:Van_Alen_Institute
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
gptkb:Streamline_Moderne
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Chrysler_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:AIA_Honor_Award
yes competed with the Bank of Manhattan Trust Building won by William Van Alen |
| gptkbp:body_shape |
gptkb:Art_Deco_crown
triangular crown |
| gptkbp:building_type |
gptkb:urban_area
steel frame |
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:the_Great_Depression
gptkb:Chrysler_Corporation |
| gptkbp:card_number |
yes
|
| gptkbp:completed |
gptkb:1930
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Walter_P._Chrysler
gptkb:Starrett_Brothers_and_Eken Art Deco period |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$20 million
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
gptkb:Brick
brick |
| gptkbp:construction_method |
steel frame
Steel frame construction steel frame construction Art Deco style construction |
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:1930
1928 approximately 1 year 1928-1930 |
| gptkbp:crown_design |
triangular shapes
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| gptkbp:cuisine |
nearby dining options
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art and literature
inspired other skyscrapers symbol of American prosperity Symbol of the American Dream symbol of the American Dream |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
American culture
Featured in films and media featured in films and media featured in films |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
American prosperity in the 1920s
New York's architectural heritage |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:Icon_of_New_York_City
icon of New York City symbol of the American Dream symbol of 1920s prosperity |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:New_York_City_skyline
gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:Yes yes American architecture New York City icon |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1930
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| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:1930
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| gptkbp:design |
geometric patterns
Art Deco motifs one of the tallest buildings in the world at completion. crown and spire design eagle gargoyles recognized as a masterpiece of architecture |
| gptkbp:design_date |
1920s
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| gptkbp:design_elements |
geometric patterns
stylized motifs fluted columns marble interiors decorative friezes metal cladding art deco motifs triangular windows glass block windows polished stone finishes stylized sunburst motifs zinc ornamentation |
| gptkbp:design_feature |
Art Deco ornamentation
art deco motifs ornamental crown art deco ornamentation eagle sculptures Terraced crown chrysler eagle gargoyles |
| gptkbp:design_influence |
gptkb:Gothic_architecture
inspired other skyscrapers |
| gptkbp:designated_as |
gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkb:historical_landmark Landmark status |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:William_Van_Alen
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
319 meters
1,046 feet |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:New_Year's_Eve_celebrations
gptkb:New_York_City_skyline_icon completion celebration completion ceremony 1930 opening ceremony Completion celebration |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Art_Deco
Historic preservation efforts its spire Art Deco design its Art Deco architecture Architectural competitions its distinctive silhouette its height and design Nighttime illumination its nighttime illumination Skyline silhouette its Art Deco design its distinctive crown Art Deco spire its height at the time of completion Unique architectural details its distinctive Art Deco architecture its Art Deco spire |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
designated historical landmark
articulated setbacks Terraced crown |
| gptkbp:famous_observation_point |
yes
popular for photography |
| gptkbp:famous_photo |
taken by Alfred Stieglitz
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| gptkbp:famous_skyline |
gptkb:New_York_City_skyline
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| gptkbp:famous_skyline_silhouette |
distinctive silhouette against the sky
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| gptkbp:famous_skyline_view |
view from the East River
from the East River |
| gptkbp:famous_view |
from the Empire State Building
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| gptkbp:feature |
the Midtown Manhattan skyline
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:television_shows
Movies and TV shows numerous films numerous films and TV shows photographs and postcards |
| gptkbp:features |
a terraced crown
|
| gptkbp:first_occupant |
gptkb:Chrysler_Corporation
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| gptkbp:floors |
gptkb:32
77 1,200,000 square feet 1,200 feet per minute High-speed elevators high-speed elevator multiple high-speed elevators passenger elevator Passenger elevator 1,848,000 square feet |
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:office
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| gptkbp:has |
an observation deck
a unique triangular shape a distinctive crown with a spire a distinctive eagle gargoyle a lobby with murals |
| gptkbp:has_artwork |
murals and sculptures
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| gptkbp:has_parking |
limited parking available
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| gptkbp:height |
319 meters
1,046 feet 1,046 feet (319 m) 1046 feet |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
opened during the Great Depression
Great Depression impact on construction |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:Art_Deco_movement
Great Depression era once the tallest building in the world symbol of the American Art Deco movement first Art Deco skyscraper in NYC important architectural achievement symbol of the Great Depression era first building to exceed 1,000 feet part of the skyline of Manhattan Historic skyscraper |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chrysler Building
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Gothic_architecture
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Chrysler_automobile
automobile industry Chrysler automobile company |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:automotive_industry
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| gptkbp:interior_features |
gptkb:lobby
Art Deco lobby lobby design luxurious finishes art deco lobby Lobby with murals |
| gptkbp:is |
one of the tallest buildings in the world at its completion
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| gptkbp:is_a |
national historic landmark
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| gptkbp:is_a_prime_example_of |
gptkb:Art_Deco
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| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
New York's architectural innovation
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
many architectural studies
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| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:the_Jazz_Age
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the American automotive industry
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
one of the most beautiful buildings in the world
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
reflect the power of the Chrysler Corporation
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
postcards and souvenirs
numerous films and media |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its height and design
its stainless steel cladding |
| gptkbp:is_located_at |
gptkb:405_Lexington_Avenue
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:the_Empire_State_Building
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Manhattan
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects
gptkb:the_American_Institute_of_Architects |
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
gptkb:East_River
various locations in Manhattan |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
Tourists
millions of tourists annually |
| gptkbp:key_feature |
early 20th-century skyscraper design
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark gptkb:New_York_City_Landmarks_Preservation_Commission gptkb:historical_landmark recognized architectural landmark |
| gptkbp:lighting |
gptkb:LED
LED lights LED lighting system dynamic LED lighting Architectural lighting |
| gptkbp:lobby_design |
gptkb:Art_Deco
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Manhattan
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:market_position |
ground floor retail space
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:steel
Stainless steel steel and limestone |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Chrysler_Building
The Chrysler Building |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
in the movie ' The Avengers'
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| gptkbp:notable_artists |
taken by Edward Weston
|
| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
its spire
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:opening_ceremony
gptkb:Opening_ceremony lighting ceremony |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:dome
Spire Ornamental spire stainless steel cladding art deco spire ornamental spire art deco lobby stainless steel spire Chrysler eagle gargoyles Chrysler logo on the building Stainless steel cladding |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its distinctive spire
Brick and steel |
| gptkbp:notable_locations |
gptkb:Manhattan
Manhattan, New York City |
| gptkbp:notable_visitor |
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt |
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:1930
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| gptkbp:original_purpose |
gptkb:military_base
gptkb:office |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Chrysler_Corporation
gptkb:Tishman_Speyer |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Manhattan_skyline
|
| gptkbp:photography |
its architectural beauty
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Chrysler_Building_Company
|
| gptkbp:public_access |
yes
limited limited access |
| gptkbp:rank |
tallest building in the world (1930-1931)
One of the tallest buildings in NYC |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
gptkb:2008
|
| gptkbp:renovation |
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2008 1970s 2000s interior renovation |
| gptkbp:renowned_for |
Unique design
its Art Deco ornamentation |
| gptkbp:roof_material |
stainless steel
|
| gptkbp:roof_type |
gptkb:dome
Spire flat roof spire roof |
| gptkbp:significance |
Tallest building in the world (1930-1931)
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Opening_ceremony
tallest building in the world (1930-1931) completed in 1930 completion of construction |
| gptkbp:start_date |
May 27, 1930
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Streamline_Moderne_style
gptkb:Streamline_Moderne gptkb:Art_Deco gptkb:Modernist |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Midtown_Manhattan
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| gptkbp:sustainability_features |
energy-efficient systems
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:New_York_City_skyline
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Yes
yes popular tourist destination popular tourist site |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:urban_area
|
| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
nan
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:office
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
gptkb:observation_deck
No no yes |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
from the Empire State Building
from the East River From the Empire State Building |
| gptkbp:was_the_tallest_building |
in the world for 11 months
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
Best Skyscraper Award
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Manhattan_District
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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