The term “father of the skyscraper” refers to the architect who is credited with designing and constructing the first modern skyscraper. The first skyscraper is generally agreed to be the Home Insurance... Read more »
The term “father of skyscrapers” is often used to refer to William Le Baron Jenney. Jenney was a Chicago-based architect who is credited with designing the first skyscrapers, which were built in... Read more »
