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Who was the Chrysler Building's Architect?

  1. William Van Alen

  2. Frank Gehry

  3. Zaha Hadid

  4. Norman Foster

The correct answer is: William Van Alen

The correct answer is A. William Van Alen. He was the architect responsible for designing the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City. The Chrysler Building is known for its distinctive Art Deco style and was once the tallest building in the world. Option B, Frank Gehry, is a well-known architect, but he is not associated with the Chrysler Building. Option C, Zaha Hadid, and Option D, Norman Foster, are also renowned architects, but they were not involved in the design of the Chrysler Building.