The Chrysler Building was the first supertall building achieving the title World’s Tallest Building after winning a battle of height with The Bank of Manhattan. The building claimed the title when it raised an 125-foot spire in just 90 minutes after constructing it in secret. It lost the title of World’s Tallest Building 11 months later after constructing Empire State Building but still enjoyed commercial success because it is situated next to Grand Central Terminal.
