Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Chrysler Building or Rhapsody in Blue?
Rhapsody in Blue came first, in 1924 (premiered). The Chrysler Building followed 6 years later, in 1930 (completed).
- Second1930
The Chrysler Building
landmark · completedThe Chrysler Building was completed in 1930 and was briefly the tallest building in the world.
- First1924
Rhapsody in Blue
music · premieredRhapsody in Blue was first performed in 1924; Gershwin wrote it in a few weeks.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.