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Midtown west from the hustle of the port authority bus terminal to the bustle of seventh avenue and 42nd street, much of new yorks dazzling vibrancy and energy emanates from this area stretching from times square to central park south. City room answers about the chrysler building, part 2. Its sunburstpatterned stainless steel spire remains one of the most striking features of the manhattan skyline. Tons of information about my new york photography book with sample pages including where to order and what stores are carrying it here. Chrysler building is a 77story skyscraper in new york city, new york, u.
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