Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body. Contempt(noun) the act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. Contempt(noun) the state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
Introduction. The Home Insurance Building, built in 1885 and located on the corner of Adams and LaSalle Streets in Chicago, Illinois, went down in history as the worldâs first modern skyscraper.
4. Empire State Building, New York City - 1,250 Feet. The Empire State Building, which is the 28th tallest building in the world and the 4th tallest in the US, is the 2nd oldest skyscraper in the world. It was the world's first building to contain more than 100 floors, and was also the world's tallest building from 1931 until 1972.