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Places in History | America's First True Skyscraper, the Wainwright Building

In this 2 minute tour we step inside the story of the Wainwright Building, named one of the ten buildings that changed America. Designed in 1891 by architect Louis Sullivan and engineer Dankmar Adler, this St. Louis landmark is often called the first true skyscraper. Commissioned by brewer Ellis Wainwright, the building was intended to symbolize his stature and influence, standing tall as a bold expression of modern architecture. With its steel frame construction and Sullivan’s philosophy that “form follows function,” the Wainwright Building became a blueprint for the future of urban skylines. From its elegant terracotta ornamentation to its revolutionary vertical design, this masterpiece reshaped the way cities would grow. In this two-minute tour, we take a closer look at how this architectural icon left its mark on both St. Louis and the world. ‪@whoelseloveshistory‬ #2minutetours #architecturehistory #historytour #placesinhistory #wainwrightbuilding Quick Ideas for Using the Video with Students: 1. Use the video as part of a unit on local history with your students. Have the video serve as a template for their own 2 minute video highlighting an historic place in their community's history. 2. Use the video in a cross curricular activity combining art, architecture, engineering, and history. Have students compare the design of the Wainwright Building to contemporary skyscrapers. What similarities do they see in it structure to tall buildings constructed today? Have students research engineering and design principles of skyscraper construction and design a tall building for their own community that echoes and builds upon Sullivan's design for the Wainwright building.