William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building

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William Van Alen, Fred T. Ley and the Chrysler Building is written by George C. Kingston and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1476668477 (ISBN 10) and 9781476668475 (ISBN 13).

The Chrysler Building was the result of a remarkable collaboration between William Van Alen, a dreamer whose designs challenged orthodox architecture, and Fred T. Ley, a practical builder who turned dreams into reality. Together they realized Walter P. Chrysler's vision of an iconic structure that would (for 11 months) be the tallest building in the world. Van Alen is recognized as one of the most innovative architects of the 20th century. Ley rose from rod man on a survey team to head one of the largest construction companies in the world. Both men participated in the architectural revolution brought about by steel frame, curtain wall construction. This book chronicles how they designed and constructed the Chrysler Building and how the experience affected the rest of their lives.