Skyscrapers are exceptionally tall buildings, often exceeding 40 stories or 150 meters in height. When the World Comes Falling Down: The Collapse of a Skyscraper refers to a hypothetical event where a... Read more »
The term “skyscraper” is generally applied to tall buildings of more than 40 stories or approximately 150 meters (490 feet) in height. The first building to be widely recognized as a skyscraper... Read more »
The iconic photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” was taken on September 20, 1932, during the construction of the RCA Building (now known as 30 Rockefeller Plaza) in New York City. The black-and-white... Read more »