Chrysler himself ... Cadillac’s wreath hood ornament was the 12th logo to have graced the front end of its luxury cars. It ...

However, he asked Van Alen for several car-centric amendments. For example, gargoyles on the facade were inspired by the hood ...

Metallic gargoyles resemble Chrysler car hood ornaments. Photo by Jason Eppink Reflective of his ambitious character, Chrysler set out to design a building that would "not only be tall but would ...

“Hood ornaments were originally designed for a purpose and then transformed into elaborate decorations or symbols,” said Kim Cady, assistant curator of the Car and Carriage Museum. “They ...