Skyscrapers and the Rise of Steel Frame Building
The article explains how steel columns and beams let skyscrapers rise by transferring weight from walls. By the 1850s elevators emerged to move workers up, enabling tall urban offices in Chicago and New York as cities grew.
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Reliance Building Highlights Early Steel Frame Structure
The Reliance Building completed in 1894 showcased a steel-frame superstructure with a terra-cotta skin. Large windows admitted abundant light for office workers, marking an innovative tall office design of its era.
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Iconic New York Landmark Reaches 1250 Feet With Twin Observatories
The structure rises to 1,250 feet with 1931 built, featuring two observatories on the 89th and 102nd floors. On clear days visitors may glimpse four nearby states including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, along with Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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Danica McKellar Voices Wanda in Cyberchase New Episode
Danica McKellar will voice Wanda in a Cyberchase episode titled Designing Mr Perfect on PBS. The show uses math to solve puzzles as kids battle evil and learn math concepts. McKellar, 31, studied math at college and supports Math-a-thon benefiting St. Jude Hospital.
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