 "My Skyscraper Walk kicks off at the Flatiron Building, then on to the art deco Chrysler Building, and a jog over to the Empire State. Then it's over to the Rockefeller Center, and Park Avenue for the revolutionary glass and steel towers of the Lever House and Seagram Building."
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New York's skyline is world famous - and it's punctuated by the silhouettes of some of the most iconic skyscrapers in the world. Host Chaka Foreman discovers you can actually fit, in  chronological order, a nice collection of 20th century architectural wonders on a walk you can do in one afternoon.
Chaka starts at the Flatiron Building, the famously quirky shaped early 20th century skyscraper that bridges 2 eras of architectural design.
Chaka then moves on to the jazzy art deco Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Buildin - a popular superstar since its opening, making it one of the most beloved landmarks in the city.
Next stop, the Rockefeller Center, described as "New York's town square" involving a whole complex of art deco buildings around the well-known "30 Rock" skyscraper.
Then finally, up to Park Avenue to study the Seagram Building and Lever House - 2 groundbreaking mid-century modern structures that would change the way the world looked at skyscrapers for decades to come.
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