Every Hidden Detail Inside NYC’s Most Iconic Buildings | Obsession To Detail | Daily Mail

Every Hidden Detail Inside NYC’s Most Iconic Buildings | Obsession To Detail | Daily Mail

Welcome to Obsession to Detail, where we dissect the world’s most interesting things with an obsessive eye. In this episode, architectural historian Anthony W. Robins (Tony) unpacks the fierce rivalry between the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Woolworth Building—three titans that defined NYC’s race for the sky.

From the Art Deco brilliance of the Chrysler Building to the towering dominance of the Empire State and the gothic grandeur of the Woolworth, we break down their design innovations, engineering marvels, and the competitive spirit that shaped New York’s skyline.

For more deep dives into NYC’s architectural history, check out Anthony W. Robins' books (www.anthonywrobins.com/):
New York Art Deco: A Guide to Gotham’s Jazz Age Architecture
www.amazon.com/New-York-Art-Deco-Architecture/dp/1…
Classics of American Architecture: The World Trade Center
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983227500/ref=as_li_ss_…