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Historic Skyscrapers and High-Rises

Pictures of Historic Skyscrapers

By , About.com Guide

Something about a skyscraper inspires awe and wonder. The skyscrapers in this photo gallery aren't necessarily the world's tallest, but they they rank high for the beauty and ingenuity of their design. Explore these photos to learn about the history of skyscrapers from the 1800s to the modern era. For more skyscraper facts and photos, also see:
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Black and white photo of 19th century high-rise office building.The Home Insurance BuildingThe Wainwright Building in St. Louis, MissouriThe Wainwright Building Photo of high-rise building in Chicago.The Manhattan BuildingPhoto of massive, high-rise building in Chicago, 1970s, with a SEARS sign on the side.Leiter II Building
The Flatiron Building in New York CityThe Flatiron BuildingThe Woolworth Building by Cass GilbertThe Woolworth Building Built in 1924, the Tribune Tower in Chicago is Neo-Gothic in designChicago Tribune Tower The Art Deco Chrysler Building in New York City has jazzy automobile ornaments The Chrysler Building
The Art Deco 70 Pine Street, the former AIG Building, in New York City. 290 meters / 952 feet tall70 Pine Street The Seagram Building in New York CitySeagram BuildingThe John Hancock Tower, BostonJohn Hancock TowerWilliams Tower (formerly the Transco Tower) in Houston, TexasWilliams Tower (Formerly the Transco Tower)

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