10 East 40th Street from the main branch of the New York Public Library

10 East 40th Street is a skyscraper located in the Murray Hill section of New York City, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, taking the width of the block between 40th and 39th Streets. Designed by Ludlow & Peabody and built by Jesse H. Jones, it was finished in 1929 and is considered part of the art deco school of architecture. When it was built, it was the 7th tallest tower in New York City. We are currently aware of at least two Murray Hills of note: Murray Hill, Kentucky Murray Hill, Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York City. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States, and is at the center of international finance, politics, communications, music, fashion, and culture. ... Street sign at Fifth Avenue and East 57th street Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in New York City. ... Madison Avenue is a north-south avenue in the borough of Manhattan in New York City which carries northbound one-way traffic. ... Jesse Holman Jones Jesse Holman Jones (also known as Jesse H. Jones) (April 5, 1874 – June 1, 1956) was a Houston, Texas politician and entrepreneur. ... 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Asheville City Hall. ... Architecture (in Greek αρχή = first and τέχνη = craftsmanship) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ...

It was previously known as the Chase Tower, after its first tenant, Chase Copper & Brass. Its owner until the 1940s was Frederick William Vanderbilt. Frederick William Vanderbilt (February 2, 1856 – February 2, 1938) was a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. ...

It is 212.5 meters high, with 48 floors and contains 350,000 square feet (33,000 m²) of office or mixed-use space. In September of 2002, the building's lobby was renovated, restoring the 15-foot ceilings. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Article in Architecture Week