Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.
The Chrysler Building. The main portion of the building is tall and thin. The top of the building is Art Deco in its composition. There is a steeple at the very top.
Name and describe the type of structure shown in this sketch. What development(s) made this structure, and others similar, possible?
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The structure shown in this sketch is a skyscraper, specifically the Chrysler Building in New York City. Skyscrapers became possible with advancements in steel frame construction and the invention of the elevator. These developments allowed for buildings to be erected to great heights, such as the tall and thin design of the Chrysler Building with its distinctive Art Deco style and steeple at the top.
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