A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building having multiple stories or floors. The term “first skyscraper” is applied to buildings that were the tallest structures when completed and led to the... Read more »
A skyscraper is a continuously habitable high-rise building that has over 40 floors and is taller than 150 meters (492 ft). The term “skyscraper” was first used in the late 19th century... Read more »
When it was built in 1885, the Home Insurance Building at 100 William Street in lower Manhattan was widely regarded as the first skyscraper in New York City. Designed by architect William... Read more »
The first skyscraper in New York City was the Tower Building, completed in 1889. It was 11 stories tall and was considered a marvel of engineering for its time. The Tower Building... Read more »
The first skyscraper in the world is a building that has more than 10 stories. The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, which was completed in 1885, is generally accepted to be the... Read more »
Before the world had skyscrapers, people built shorter edifices that often reflected specific architectural styles. Churches, cathedrals, and other religious structures with steeples and spires pointed skyward. In essence, people wanted to... Read more »