What was the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998?
Chicago's Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998.
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What was the first skyscraper?
The Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885, is often called the world's first skyscraper.
Why are there no skyscrapers in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC has no skyscrapers because of the Height of Buildings Act of 1910, which limits building heights based on the width of the street.