Magnificent architectural cities series: The Big Apple

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I’m John Eilermann, and my interests lie within the architectural wonders of my hometown, St.
Louis. However, my passion extends far beyond this beloved city. There are endless places out there in the world that feature architecture that will simply blow your mind.

For this blog, I’ll be talking about some of my favorite buildings in the Big Apple. Yes, as you know, very few other cities can hold a candle to New York as far as the urban landscape goes.

Take for instance the Chrysler Building, which is unbelievably made out of brick. This skyscraper, situated on the east side of Manhattan has become synonymous with both old and avant-garde architecture. It is an of the Art Deco movement and ranks among the best buildings of New York, alongside the Empire State and Seagram Buildings. Definitely a John Eilermann favorite.

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Moving away from tall buildings, let’s pay a tribute to the New York Public Library, which is a timeless reminder of architecture from a century ago. While it has been renovated and expanded, visitors will still get to see the influences from the era it was constructed.

And just like the Public Library, the Grand Central Terminal, or Grand Central, holds so much history within its walls. Popular for being the biggest terminal in the world, visitors can spend hours, maybe even days, to fully explore its magnificent architecture.

John Eilermann here, an architecture student from St. Louis, MO. If you want to read more discussions about the field, follow me on Twitter.