It’s interesting to note that the first skyscraper is generally accepted to be built in Chicago (10 floors) and the steel frame technology was developed here, t

It’s interesting to note that the first skyscraper is generally accepted to be built in Chicago (10 floors) and the steel frame technology was developed here, too. Although nowadays NYC has become synonymous with high buildings, this was not the case in early days: “New York trailed behind Chicago, having only four buildings over 16 stories tall by 1893.” [1]. An early jewel of a building from this ear still stands, The Rookery. If you’re ever in the Windy City I suggest you visit this building. Other large Midwest cities I’ve visited, Indy and St Louis don’t really hold up, I’ve got to admit. [1]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_skyscrapers#The_first_skyscraper https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_skyscrapers#The_first_...