New York City kicked off the world's fascination with skyscrapers in 1908 thanks to the combination of steel-frame construction and the elevator. The Singer Building, the city's first skyscraper ...

Chicago and New York were pioneers in the skyscraper revolution, setting the stage for other cities globally. However, some of the oldest skyscrapers on our list might surprise you. From their ...

The greatest decade of construction in the city's history climaxed with the completion of the 102-story, 1,250-foot Empire State Building, arguably the most beloved skyscraper ever built in Manhattan.