The term “oldest skyscraper in the world” refers to the first high-rise building constructed with a steel frame, which revolutionized architecture and construction techniques. The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in... Read more »
The oldest skyscraper in New York City is the Tower Building, located at 50 Broadway in the Financial District. It was completed in 1889 and stands 11 stories tall. The building was... Read more »
