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A lesser-known fact about Chicago is that it is home to the world's first skyscraper. The Home Insurance Building, completed in 1885, is often credited as the first skyscraper ever constructed. It stood at 10 stories tall, which was quite revolutionary for its time. This building marked a significant shift in architectural design and engineering, setting the stage for the skyscraper boom that would follow in Chicago and other major cities around the world.