The Chrysler Building, Chrysler Tower Corporation, Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 1930

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1930

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection.

GUSN

GUSN-364365

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Description

Booklet discussing the history of the Chrysler Building and detailing its architectural and other features. Published by Chrysler Tower Corporation. Photographs of the Chrysler Building taken by various photographers are included throughout the booklet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

histories
skyscrapers
specifications
photographs
tourism
Art Deco
advertising
business (commercial function)
printed ephemera
booklets

Physical Descrption

1 booklet : illustrations ; 10 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.005.289

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Chrysler Tower Corporation (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
booklets

Other Organizations

Chrysler Tower Corporation

Subjects

Historic Building
Tourism
Architectural photography
Art Deco
Advertisement
New York, NY

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Removed from EP005: Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection.

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