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Skyscraper websites focusing on the US as a whole or a particular city or region in the US.

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• Building the Chrysler Building

  http://xroads.virginia.edu/~1930s/DISPLAY/chrysler/Frame-1.html
  An illustrated history by Emily Zimmerman, part of America in the 1930s.

• Calgary Skyscrapers

  http://www.angelfire.com/pe/skyscrapers/
  Information and pictures of the buildings in downtown Calgary.

• Chrysler Building

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building
  Still the tallest brick building in the world this site covers pictures and the history of the Chrysler building. Finished in 1930 the tower held the "tallest tower in the world" title from 1930-31.

• Cleveland Skyscrapers

  http://www.clevelandskyscrapers.com/
  This non-profit site offers images and information about high-rise architecture in Cleveland, Ohio. Akron, Canton and Youngstown are also included on the site.

• Dallas and Fort Worth in 3D

  http://www.3dphoto.net/world/united_states/south/dfw3d/dfw3d.html
  Jeffrey L. Cooper's 3D photographs of the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines and metro area, with comments. Includes instructions on how to view.

• Denver - Boulder Cityscape

  http://www.denvercityscape.50megs.com/
  Information on new projects in the Denver/Boulder area, including area history and skyline pictures.

• Digital Archive and American Architecture: Skyscrapers

  http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/20_sky.html
  Photos and information on American skyscrapers by period.

• Downtown Columbia, South Carolina

  http://downtowncolumbiasc.8k.com/
  The urban issues, photos, and updates of Columbia, South Carolina--and everything in between.

• John Hancock Center

  http://www.johnhancockcenterchicago.com/
  Iconic office, retail and residential building owned and operated by The Hearn Company.

• Sears Tower

  http://www.searstower.org/
  Celebrates the skyscraper in Chicago that was the world's tallest building when erected in 1973. Photographs and newspaper articles.

• The Empire State Building

  http://www.esbnyc.com/
  Official site for facts, history, business directory, and a kids section with a printable coloring book.

• Urban Ohio

  http://www.urbanohio.com/
  Covering skyscrapers in the Cincinnati and Dayton metro area, part of Ohio. News, information and pictures, including skycams.

• Winston-Salem's Tallest Buildings

  http://www.winstonsalemskyscrapers.com/
  A pictorial tour of Winston-Salem skyscrapers and architecture.

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