Chrysler Building Crown collection-historical The iconic structure opened iin

The iconic structure opened iin 1883 after 13 years of construction

located on Broadway at between West 44th and 45th streets

The article was accompanied by a series of photos by Times staff photographer George Tames

"Because of the importance of the launch and the fact that NASA insisted that the cameras be set up the day before

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Chrysler Building Crown collection-historical The iconic structure opened iinAn aerial view of the Chrysler Building on 42nd Street, taken from a helicopter by Pulitzer prize winner photographer Vincent Laforet. This photo published in the Home section of The Times on May 26, 2005, with the caption "Superman's View." The section featured multiple photo spreads celebrating the 75th anniversary of the building.