New York's first skyscraper almost didn't happen. Even after it was built, most people expected it to fall over. It took an architect with a vision for how to use steel in a new way to kick off the skyscraper boom in NYC.
Watch this CRAZY (but true) story next:
• Stories That Built NYC
Subscribe to The Curious New Yorker for more stories like this:
/ @thecuriousnewyorker
About this video:
At the time, most people expected the building to fall over. New York's First Skyscraper was so thin that it was built on a 20 foot plot of land. Discover the fascinating history behind the first NYC skyscraper, the Tower Building. This pioneering architectural marvel set the stage for the iconic skyline of Manhattan, paving the way for legendary structures like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center.
In this video, we go into the architecture, construction, and engineering feats that made the Tower Building a groundbreaking achievement. Located in the heart of New York City, this early skyscraper revolutionized building techniques and inspired the future of urban design.
#FirstNYCSkyscraper #NewYorkCity #Skyscraper #Architecture #Construction #Manhattan #Engineering #Building #OneWorldTradeCenter #ChryslerBuilding #EmpireStateBuilding
Disclaimer:
This video is for entertainment purposes only. It is my personal opinion and interpretations of events that happened in the past based on information publicly available on the internet.
21 июн 2024
