National Skyscraper Day Timeline

2010

Burj Khalifa Opens

Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet, including the antennae

1884

The First Skyscraper

Chicago's Home Insurance Building is built; at 138 feet, it is considered the world's first skyscraper

1870

Elevators Rise in Popularity

According to one of the top , the Equitable Life Building in NYC was the first tall office building with an elevator.