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Originally Posted by Pedestrian
Again, the essential contribution involved in skyscrapers really was the elevator and certain engineering techniques that most experts say were first developed in Chicago--usually they cite the Home Insurance Building of 1885 at Adams and Lasalle Sts.
From 1885 on, buildings just got taller but the architecture and enginnering were derivative. Also, when it comes to NY skyscrapers of the 1930s, the Chrysler Building was probably more classically beautiful. But the Empire State gets noticed just because it's taller.
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I don't think just because it's taller. Much taller.
It's just a perfect looking skyscraper. The scale, setbacks, vertical lines, symmetry, heirarchy, location, red trim, amazing spire (although I do love the original) just perfection.