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Historic Skyscrapers and High-Rises

Pictures of Historic Skyscrapers

From Jackie Craven, About.com

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 ingeniuity 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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The Wainwright Building in St. Louis, MissouriThe Wainwright 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 Building290 meters / 952 feet tallThe AIG BuildingThe Seagram Building in New York CitySeagram BuildingThe John Hancock Tower, BostonJohn Hancock Tower
Williams Tower (formerly the Transco Tower) in Houston, TexasWilliams Tower (Formerly the Transco Tower)AT&T Headquarters, now called the SONY Building, in New York CityAT&T Headquarters348 meters / 1,140 feet tall. The antenna adds another 30 meters to the height. Tuntex Sky Tower Office Tower: 355 meters / 1,165 feet tall. Hotel: 309 meters / 1,014 feet tall.Emirates Towers
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