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What was the world's tallest building before the Chrysler Building was completed?
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The Bank of Manhattan Trust Building (which is now called the 40 Wall Street Building) was the tallest building in the world before it was surpassed by the Chrysler Building. The 40 Wall Street Building enjoyed the title of World's Tallest Building for only a few weeks before the Chrysler Building surpassed it.
Before it was surpassed by the 40 Wall Street Building, the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world.
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world trade center
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