How much did Chrysler Building cost to build?
The Chrysler Building is the Art Deco skyscraper of 1,046 ft (319 m) on Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, designed by William Van Alen and built in 1928 to 1930 for Walter P. Chrysler, who financed it personally, with construction of the building proper beginning on 21 January 1929 and completion on 27 May 1930. English Wikipedia cites The New York Times of 17 October 1928 for the plan of a 14 million dollar edifice, and says the finished building was appraised at 14 million.
Published project estimate
$14 million
Cost basis: 1930
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Published project estimate1930
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