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The Chrysler Building is the single most important emblem of architectural imagery on the New York City skyline, a cocktail shaker of 1920s style. Its crown is composed of seven radiating arches outlined with zigzag patterns, which create an effect like a cascade of fireworks, mounting upward in quick succession. With its Art Deco curves and angles, African marble lobby (once a Chrysler car showroom), spectacular bronze elevator doors, and hood ornament decorations, it bubbles and fizzes like a glistening flute of Champagne.
Located on 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue, the building was hatched by William H. Reynolds, the financier of Dreamland at Coney Island, before being taken over by Walter P. Chrysler of Chrysler Motors. In 1997, a survey of New York architects found the Chrysler was far and away their favorite building.
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Walter P. Chrysler's Skyscraper.
The 19-inch scaled replica of the Chrysler Building is cast in New York City of bonded marble, and coated with a hand-painted patina. This outstanding model faithfully depicts the building some suggested resembled a Ziegfeld Girl's headdress. |
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The Buildings That Came for Dinner.
Exquisite reproductions of New York City's grand dames serve as practical Salt & Pepper Shakers. The 4-inch tall, silver-plated, meticulously-accurate architectural pieces are great gifts for the distinctive tabletop. |
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Aarne Crystal Glassware Service
 Anthora Coffee Cup Cuff Links
 Argument Chair
 Arthur Ashtray
 Bachelorette Party
 Broadway Joe Collectibles
 Brooklyn Stickball Set
 Bryant Park Chair
 Buddha Bar House Music
 Buildings of Disaster
 Caswell-Massey Store
 Central Park Luminaire
 Ceramic Subway Tiles
 Chrysler Building Marble Replica.
 CitiGroup Center Puzzle
 Coffee Time Watch
 Columbia University
 Don’t Walk Chair
 Doorman's Umbrella
 Empire State Building
 Empire State Building Airship Postcard
 Empire State Picture Changing Viewer
 Fahgettaboudit U-Lock
 Flatiron Building
 Genuine Piece of the Empire State Building
 Gramercy Park Birdhouse
 Grand Central Key Ring
 Guggenheim Espresso Service
 Guides to the City
 Historical Society Ceramic Tiles
 Industrial Wire Sculptures
 Ironic Snow Globe
 Legendary Bobby Short
 Manhole Cover Art
 Manhole Cover Cuff Links
 Manhole Covers on Canvas
 Metropolitan Transit Authority Tiles
 Modern Marvel 1931 Art Deco Lamp
 MoMA Design Store
 Museum of Sex
 Music of New York
 Music of the City on CD
 New York City Ballet Workout
 New York City Compass
 New York City Soundwalk CD
 New York Coffee Cup
 New York in Black & White Marble Coasters
 New York Monopoly
 New York Police Whistle
 New York Sewer System Floor Mat.
 New York Subway Lighting
 New York Subway-Inspired Gifts
 NYC Street Vendor Cart
 Pajama Party
 Plaza Hotel Gift Shop
 Postcard Mementos
 Public Litter Basket
 Sardi's Memorabilia
 Sex and the City Store
 Shoplifter Tote Bag
 Sidewalk Cafe Chairs
 Sing Sing Dinner Tray
 Skyscraper Salt and pepper Set
 Souvenirs from Luchow's
 Souvenirs from Luchow's
 St. Patrick’s Cathedral
 Statue of Liberty
 Stella Crystal Barware
 Subway Map of 1924 Marble Coasters
 Subway Tiles
 Tactical Flashlights
 Taxi Hailer
 The Caswell-Massey Store
 Times Square Marble Coasters
 Times Square Souvenirs
 Wall Street Gift Shop
 Windows on the World Food and Wine Book
 World Trade Center Scale Model
 Yankee Stadium Peanuts

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