Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The world's first skyscraper was the 10-story Home Insurance office, built in Chicago in 1885.

Although Roman build buildings up to 8 stories high, due to the Home Insurance building’s unique architecture and unique weight-bearing frame, it is considered the first skyscraper in the world.  In 1890, two additional floors were built on top of the original 10-story building.  It was...
The world's first skyscraper was the 10-story Home Insurance office, built in Chicago in 1885.

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