William Van Alen

William Van Alen
Born(1883-08-10)August 10, 1883
Brooklyn, New York
DiedMay 24, 1954(1954-05-24) (aged 70)
New York City
NationalityAmerican
Alma materPratt Institute, Atelier Masqueray
OccupationArchitect
PracticeClinton & Russell
BuildingsChrysler Building

William Van Alen (August 10, 1883 – May 24, 1954) was an American architect, best known as the architect in charge of designing New York City's Chrysler Building (1928–30).