Chrysler Building

The crown jewel of New York Art Deco — a stainless-steel pinnacle assembled in secrecy to win the world's-tallest race.

Why this matters

Stainless-steel terraced crown with sunburst pattern
Gargoyles modelled on 1929 Chrysler hood ornaments
Spire raised inside the building, then jacked up in 90 minutes to surpass 40 Wall St
Briefly world's tallest (1930-31) before the Empire State took the title

Reference prompt

art deco skyscraper with terraced chrome crown and gargoyles, Manhattan Chrysler Building, late afternoon sun

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Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building ↗

Photo: Margaret Bourke-White / Wikimedia (public domain)