WHY IS 1854 A LANDMARK IN THE HISTORY OF TALL BUILDINGS?

The year 1854 is a landmark in the history of tall buildings primarily due to the construction of the first iron-framed skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building in Chicago. Designed by architect William Le Baron Jenney, it featured a revolutionary steel frame that allowed for greater height and more open interior spaces, setting a precedent for future skyscrapers. This innovation marked the beginning of the modern era of high-rise construction, fundamentally transforming urban architecture and city skylines.