Although China now has the most amount of skyscrapers in the world, the race to the sky began in America during the late 1800s, when architects decided that building out was so yesterday and building up was the future. These pioneering skyscrapers might look cute next to today’s supertalls, but back in their day, they were the equivalent of landing on the moon.
Each one held the title of world’s tallest building when completed, making them the original height-obsessed overachievers. From Chicago’s game-changing steel frames to New York’s Art Deco masterpieces, these buildings tell the story of how humans learned to defy gravity with style. Ready to meet the OG giants? Although it’s not among the tallest skyscrapers in the USA today, it remains one of the most recognizable. This Art Deco beauty shot up to 1,046 feet, making it the world’s tallest for about eleven months before the Empire State Building crashed the party. The whole building is decorated with automotive-inspired details, from hubcap patterns to stylized radiator grilles and shiny eagle gargoyles that look like hood ornaments.
The lobby alone is worth the visit because, sadly, the observation deck is no longer open. But if we are being honest, the best views include the Chrysler Building, so head up the Empire State Building to catch the best glimpse. Source : touropia
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