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A building of this type designed by William Van Alen was photographed by Margaret Bourke-White while she was perched on its eagle-shaped gargoyles. A building of this type with a creamy terracotta exterior designed by Cass Gilbert was dubbed the “Cathedral of Commerce” for its Gothic design. A vestigial red brick exterior appears on a building of this type designed by Danmark Adler and Louis (*) Sullivan. (-5[1])Early examples of these buildings (10[1])include the Woolworth Building and Wainwright Building. (10[1])For 10 points, the Chrysler Building is an example of what type of urban high-rise whose name reflects their seeming reach into the heavens? (10[1])■END■

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