The Chrysler Building courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Today's ArchiPic is the glorious Chrysler Building in downtown New York City. It is most famous for being a "leading example" of Art Deco architecture, which is a eclectic artistic design style that originated in Paris after World War I. Its iconic terraced crown is another big reason why the Chrysler Building is famous.
"Art Deco in France found its American equivalent in the design of the New York skyscrapers of the 1920s. The Chrysler Building ... was one of the most accomplished essays in the style." - John Julius Norwich
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