Although it's been surpassed in height by many nearby buildings since its 1929 completion, this "exuberant Art Deco" skyscraper was once a prominent feature in the Midtown skyline. Here's a great video of a daredevil named Benni doing his "acrobatic lamppost act" on top of the building in 1933.
Day 461
The Chanin Building
April 4th, 2013
And we complain about reality TV and the like today. Sheesh!