Monday, April 30, 2018

The Tallest Steel Buildings in the U.S.

Tall Steel Buildings

Skyscrapers first appeared in 19th century Britain when the innovations of the Industrial Revolution made it possible manufacture large steel frames and sheets to be used in the support structure of buildings, allowing constructors to build very tall buildings. The technology nowadays allows for the construction of extremely high buildings – here are some of the tallest in the U.S.:

  • The US Bank Tower in Los Angeles – completed in 1989, the skyscraper is a signature element in the LA skyline. Standing 1,018 feet (310 meters) tall and featuring 73 levels above ground, the skyscraper is the 92nd tallest building the world;
  • The New York Times Building in New York City – the 6th tallest building in the Big Apple contains 23,500 tons of steel, it has 52 levels and is 1,046 feet (319 m) tall;
  • The Chrysler Building in New York City – the construction is of the same height as the New York Times Building, but at the time it was built, in 1930, it was the tallest building in the world;
  • The John Handcock Centre in Chicago – the 1,500-foot (457 m) tall building was the world’s second tallest structure when it was finished in 1968;
  • The Empire State Building in New York – one of the world’s most iconic steel buildings stands 1,250 feet (381 m) tall and has 102 levels. It was the world’s tallest building for more than four decades.

 

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