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 »