[VIDEO] Every Hidden Detail Inside NYC’s Most Iconic Buildings

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.

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

Editor in Chief

Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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