In 1931 when the Chrysler Building opened, you could go up to the 71st floor observatory (in the spire) and take in...

In 1931 when the Chrysler Building opened, you could go up to the 71st floor observatory (in the spire) and take in views of the city from all four sides for $0.50. The celestial-themed observation deck closed down in 1945 and according to Moses Gates in his book Hidden Cities, it’s now occupied by a private firm.