Lasting Landmarks

摘要

They're two of the most venerable and recognizable landmarks on New York City's famous skyline. They're also soaring testaments to the beauty and durability of stainless steel as an exterior finish in architectural applications. The Chrysler Building, 77 stories tall, and the 85-floor Empire State Building were completed within a year of one another during the Depression years, in a race to claim bragging rights to the world's tallest building - a title the Empire State held for 41 years. The buildings are as innovative as they are tall, thanks to the foresight of architects and builders who chose to clad the exteriors with stainless steel.