A 10-storey, 138-ft building completed in 1885, the first tall building to use a metal frame to carry its weight. Location: Chicago, Illinois. Key figure: 10 storeys / 138 ft. Part of the One State One Record (USA) campaign. Reference record compiled from public sources; not certified by The Book of World Records. Source: https://www.history.com/articles/home-insurance-building
Record no. MRB-2026-007183
World's First Skyscraper
Reference Record – Not Certified
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