Where was the first European skyscraper built and in which year?

nelgin

Define 'skyscraper'? How about the Antwerp World Exhibition - said to be the first European skyscraper was built in 1930. Jan 20 03, 10:47 PM

typo	Very tall building, usually in a city, says Cambridge International Dictionary. Also had heard it was Antwerp. My source ( Flemish Cities Explored by Derek Blyth) says 'built in 1929-1932 as Europe's first twentieth-century skyscraper'. Had serious doubts though. Jan 20 03, 11:05 PM

riotgrrl

Het Witte Huis in Rotterdam, built 1898, claims to be the first, but this is debateable as it has no iron or steel 'skeleton'. 'the first 'skyscraper' title goes to the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool which was completed in 1911 and for many years the tallest building in Europe.' http://www.fakescentral.com/skyscrapers/faq.htm Jan 21 03, 11:52 PM

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