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Funded by the automotive Walter P. Chrysler, the 1,045-foot-tall buiding that bears his name is universally recognized as one the finest expressions of the Art Deco form. From the majestic lobby to the building’s storied “Cloud Club”, Modern Marvels leads an extraordinary, all access tour of this Manhattan landmark. Extensive photo and rate footage document the building’s construction, while experts detail the deception that allowed Chrysler to claim the much-sought-after title of “world’s tallest building”. Finally, find out why the architect of this iconic tower, William van Alen, never again designed another skyscraper