The skyscraper has changed the face of urban architecture�and it all started in Chicago. Born out of the ashes of Chicago�s Great Fire of 1871; the first skyscraper; the Home Insurance Building located at the northeast corner of LaSalle and Adams Streets; was completed in 1885. Designed by William Le Baron Jenney; the nine-story building had a metal load-carrying structural frame; the development of which led to steel-frame skeletal construction and the taller skyscrapers that would follow. Much has changed in skyscraper construction since 1885. But Chicago�s impressive urban landscape has maintained its important place in architectural history and today boasts the tallest skyscraper in North America; at 110 stories.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Adams County historyBy Peg GregoryActually. I bought the book because my ancestors. the Gardners. settled in Adams County. before most of them moved into Scioto County; however. except for a photographer. there was no mention of the Gardners. so I was disappointed in the book. My uncle. Tassell Gardner. Jr. and his children and grandchildren still reside in and around Peebles. Also - and I should have deduced this from the title ( "images") - I didnt realize it was just a photographic history of Adams County. Other than my disappointment about my own ancestors. I cant fault the book. The photography was nice and did portray the area very well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerWonderful photos and documentation of the Adams countys history0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well written and imformativeBy RG SearsThis series takes the reader on a stroll down memory lane. It was very enjoyable and leisurely reading. I would love to see more in this series about Adams County.
