The first few skyscrapers in the world were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Home Insurance Building, completed in Chicago in 1885, is considered to be the world's first skyscraper. It stood ten stories tall and was constructed using steel frame technology, allowing it to support the weight of the building's structure and contents. The building's design also incorporated elements such as large windows and an open floor plan, which maximized natural light and ventilation, making it a prototype for modern office buildings.
