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2006-06-28 06:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by DXTRCHN11 6 in Science & Mathematics Engineering

Birthplace of the Skyscrapers

2006-06-28 07:18:42 · update #1

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In 1871, Chicago suffered a devastating fire. In the years that followed, however, instead of recovering slowly, the city experienced explosive growth, and it quickly began to strain against its natural boundaries. By the 1880s, the available land for new buildings in this area could not keep up with demand; the only alternative was to build up. But in order to achieve the desired height, construction techniques had to change. A new method of building was developed that used a grid of steel beams and columns that were strong enough to support any stresses or forces a building might experience, including both the weight of the floor and the building contents, as well as the force of wind or even, in some areas, earthquakes. And with this new building method, the skyscraper was born and the race for the tallest building began. Louis Sullivan is actually normally called the Father of the Modern Day Skyscraper, he was a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright

2006-06-28 08:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Greg M 2 · 1 0

Little know fact its
Chicago
Andrew Lloyd Wright designed many skyscrapers for the city after a fire in the 20s

2006-06-28 14:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron G 2 · 0 0

New York City?

2006-06-28 13:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

There was a race between NYC and Chicago and Chicago was going to win if it wern't for that zepplin dock

2006-06-28 15:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by Brian 3 · 0 0

MANHATTEN

2006-06-28 13:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe M 1 · 0 0

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