40 Wall Street
Skyscraper in Manhattan’s Financial District. See New York City.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why the Jeddah Tower Won’t be as Tall as You Think | The B1M | subject | The rival that lost the 1929 height race to the Chrysler Building’s hidden spire. |
Why the Jeddah Tower Won’t be as Tall as You Think — The B1M (2026)
Source: Readwise highlight
Shortly after ground broke on the Chrysler Building, Ohrstrom came up with a plan for a shorter, 47 storey building a few miles away at 40 Wall street.
- Role: subject
- In the video: George Ohrstrom’s tower was raised in height to beat the Chrysler Building, only to be overtaken when the Chrysler’s spire went up.
- Why it matters: The other half of the 1929 rivalry; without it the Chrysler story has no opponent.