If you think that it sounds that they are not also part of the brain of America - think again. Or read more.
The patent for this classic New York emblem is owned by one of the city's many immigrants, Mr. Chung.
"From Google to Warner Brothers, Goya Foods to Max Factor, immigrants in the US have created some impressive American businesses.
In fact, every census since 1880 shows newcomers to America are more likely than the locals to work for themselves and start a business.
In New York, companies shed 140,000 jobs during the recent recession, but many immigrant communities continued to create employment."
Please read: BBC News - Immigrants key to US prosperity
Maxicard that I created about the Chrysler Building in NYC [New York City, New York].
'Ancestors? I got millions of 'em!' said Walter P. Chrysler, but he admitted that his parents had German and Dutch ancestry.
Notice the Technology Day pictorial postmark that I obtained while volunteering at the World Philatelic Exhibition, Washington, D.C. 2006.
"Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 – August 18, 1940) was an American machinist,railroad mechanic and manager, automotive industry executive, Freemason,[1] and founder of the Chrysler Corporation."
"The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay area at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.
Standing at 319 meters (1,047 ft),[5][6] it was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.
After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second-tallest building in New York City until December 2007, when the spire was raised on the 365.8-meter (1,200 ft) Bank of America Tower, pushing the Chrysler Building into third position.
In addition, The New York Times Building, which opened in 2007, is exactly level with the Chrysler Building in height.[7]
The Chrysler Building is a classic example of Art Deco architecture and considered by many contemporary architects to be one of the finest buildings in New York City.
In 2007, it was ranked ninth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.[8]
It was the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 until the mid-1950s, but, although the building was built and designed specifically for the car manufacturer, the corporation did not pay for the construction of it and never owned it, as Walter P. Chrysler decided to pay for it himself, so that his children could inherit it."
"On July 9, 2008 it was announced that the transaction had been completed, and that the Abu Dhabi Investment Council was now the 90% owner of the building."
Like a well-oiled transaction...
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11 comments:
Great building. And yes immigrants are part of this country's history.
Thank you for your kind comment! My ancestry includes Nez Perce and the Blackfoot Indian. I am very proud of our Native American heritage.
I am also very proud of my Grandfather who fought in WW1, Dad who fought in WW2, Uncle Jody who fought in Vietnam, Uncle Kelly who fought in Korea, Bro-in-Law who fought in Iraq, Nephew who defends our country today.
God bless all the families of those who sacrificed so much.
I loved your blog today, by the way! And that kitten video is darling! Have a marvelous weekend, my friend.
I think the Chrysler building is superb - and so of course is your maxicard. :)
I think there are very few people in the modern world who can claim not to have immigrants somewhere among their forebears.
A harmonious maxi card, a perfect combination. Beautiful building, guess with all that oil money the Abu Dhabians (is that a word, my spell check is saying Fabians, LOL), have a whole lot of money to spend.
Aimée said:
Great card & an interesting tidbit about the I love N Y trademark...I never knew that!
As usual, we get a delightful history lesson with a great image!
I love the Chrysler building, not so much the car....
Happy PFF!
That's an interesting postcard. Mine is up - My PFF Entry.
The Chrysler Building is quite magical looking at night, isn't it! I loved this post and your kitties too.
Great information. I have been trying to think of the name of that building for several days since I saw and image of it. Thanks.
Great post... love all the history... the Chrysler Building is of an era beautiful of architecture we most likely will not see again... Thanks for sharing... Happy PFF!
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