Probably because skyscrapers can hold more things than any other type of structure given the amount of area. Besides, would you rather go to an island with a hut, or a skyscraper?
The architect had built two skyscrapers before he built the museum.
There really isn't a answer for that because new taller skyscrapers are built everyday.
Most skyscrapers are built in large cities that are still attracting population growth but that have run out of area to continue growing horizontally.
strong steel
The first skyscraper was The Home Insurance building built in 1885 in Chicago.
Roughnecks according to "America the Story of Us: Cities"
The Tribune Tower was a skyscraper that was built in New York in 1923.
Two technological innovation which enabled the first skyscrapers to be built were the development of the elevator by inventor Elisha Otis and the design of steel structural supports for tall buildings by architect William Le Baron Jenney.
what effect did the building of the skyscrapers have on cities
Tens of thousands of people have designed & constructed skyscrapers over the decades. Your question is far too broad to be answered with a single individual's name. Is there a specific building you're interested in.
It made iron into steel. With the production of steel skyscrapers were built, railroads built, and other things like ships made of steel.
It made iron into steel. With the production of steel skyscrapers were built, railroads built, and other things like ships made of steel.