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

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.

About the author

George C. Kingston is a retired engineering research manager, a professional genealogist and an historian. He lives in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Product details

• Authors: George C. Kingston, Kingston George C.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2017
• EAN: 9781476668475
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-6847-5
• No. of pages: 236
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 313 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; New York, Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc, Individual architects & architectural firms, ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Individual architects and architectural firms, Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings, New York (state), architecture, urban