Arguably, the most iconic Art Deco skyscraper, the Chrysler Building was unofficially opened by Walter Chrysler on April 15, 1930. Designed by William Van Alen, it was briefly the tallest building in the world and the first building taller than the Eiffel Tower. The race to build the tallest building in the world reach a […]
“It’s the nearest thing to Heaven we have in New York.” Irene Dunne says to Charles Boyer in the 1939 film Love Affair. And for many years that was true. The Empire State Building’s place in history is secure, even though it is now the 26th tallest building in the world. It did hold […]
Civic Deco Fair Park – Dallas, Texas The Hotel Edison – Art Deco refuge in Times Square Christmas at Radio City Happy Birthday Radio City Music Hall UNION TERMINAL – A Cincinnati Art Deco Masterpiece Chrysler Building Opened 85 Years Ago Today Downtown Manhattan Art Deco The Central Park Casino, Joseph Urban’s long, lost New […]
Today with ultra tight airline security such a building couldn’t exist. But back when flying was for the wealthy and the most glamorous form of travel, a building in the middle of Manhattan matched that glamour. The Airlines Terminal made getting to the brand new New York Municipal Airport-La Guardia Field in the borough of Queens easier. Located at […]
