List of tallest buildings in the United States facts for kids

One World Trade Center (center) in New York City is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. 8 Spruce Street can be seen on the right.

Imagine buildings so tall they seem to touch the clouds! These are called skyscrapers. The very first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885. Since then, the United States has been famous for having some of the world's tallest buildings.

New York City, especially the area called Manhattan, has the most impressive skyline in the country. Many American buildings have held the record for being the tallest in the world. New York City and Chicago are the main places where these giant buildings are constructed. The 10-story Home Insurance Building in Chicago, built in 1885, is known as the world's first skyscraper. It was special because it used a new steel frame that became the standard for building tall structures everywhere.

Since 2013, One World Trade Center in New York City has been the tallest skyscraper in the United States. Its spire reaches a height of 1,776 feet (541 meters). This number is special because it's the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. However, other buildings like Central Park Tower, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th Street, and Chicago's Willis Tower (also known as Sears Tower) have higher observation decks or floors where people live or work.

Before the sad events of September 11, 2001, the twin towers of the original World Trade Center were among the tallest. The North Tower was 1,368 feet (417 meters) tall, and the South Tower was 1,362 feet (415 meters) tall. Only the Willis Tower was taller back then.

Many new super-tall buildings are being planned or built across the country, mostly in Chicago and New York City. For example, 270 Park Avenue in New York City is currently under construction. In Chicago, the Tribune East Tower is expected to start construction soon. Other exciting projects include the 1,907-foot (581-meter) Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, and the 1,010-foot (308-meter) One Bayfront Plaza in Miami.

Tallest Completed Buildings

This list shows the tallest buildings in the United States that are already finished or have reached their full height. We measure their height by including spires and architectural parts, but not antennas. If two buildings have the same height, they share a rank. The "Year" column shows when the building was finished.

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name	Image	Location	Height ft (m)	Floors	Year	Cool Facts
One World Trade Center		New York City 40°42′46.45″N 74°0′47.53″W / 40.7129028°N 74.0132028°W / 40.7129028; -74.0132028	1,776 ft (541 m)	104 (numbered) 94 (actual)	2014	This building became the tallest in the Western Hemisphere in 2013. It is the 7th-tallest building in the world.
Central Park Tower		New York City 40°45′59″N 73°58′52″W / 40.7663°N 73.9810°W / 40.7663; -73.9810	1,550 ft (472 m)	98	2020	Also called Nordstrom Tower. It's the tallest residential building in the world.
Willis Tower †		Chicago 41°52′43.82″N 87°38′9.73″W / 41.8788389°N 87.6360361°W / 41.8788389; -87.6360361	1,450 ft (442 m)	108	1974	Used to be known as Sears Tower. It was the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998.
111 West 57th Street		New York City 40°45′52″N 73°58′40″W / 40.76455°N 73.97765°W / 40.76455; -73.97765	1,428 ft (435 m)	84	2021	Also known as Steinway Tower. It's the world's most slender skyscraper.
One Vanderbilt		New York City 40°45′11″N 73°58′43″W / 40.7530°N 73.9785°W / 40.7530; -73.9785	1,401 ft (427 m)	93	2020	It reached its full height in September 2019.
432 Park Avenue		New York City 40°45′40.32″N 73°58′17.4″W / 40.7612000°N 73.971500°W / 40.7612000; -73.971500	1,396 ft (426 m)	85	2015	This building reached its full height in October 2014. It is the 31st-tallest building in the world.
Trump International Hotel and Tower		Chicago 41°53′19.84″N 87°37′35.18″W / 41.8888444°N 87.6264389°W / 41.8888444; -87.6264389	1,388 ft (423 m)	98	2009	It is the 33rd-tallest building in the world.
270 Park Avenue*		New York City 40°45′21″N 73°58′31″W / 40.7558°N 73.9754°W / 40.7558; -73.9754 (270 Park Avenue)	1,389 ft (423 m)	60	2025	JPMorgan Chase is building a new headquarters here. It reached its full height in November 2023.
30 Hudson Yards		New York City 40°45′14.3″N 74°00′2.7″W / 40.753972°N 74.000750°W / 40.753972; -74.000750	1,270 ft (387 m)	103	2019	This is the 47th-tallest building in the world.
Empire State Building †		New York City 40°44′54.47″N 73°59′8.5″W / 40.7484639°N 73.985694°W / 40.7484639; -73.985694	1,250 ft (381 m)	102	1931	It was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1972. It was also the first building with over 100 floors.
Bank of America Tower		New York City 40°45′19.36″N 73°59′3.92″W / 40.7553778°N 73.9844222°W / 40.7553778; -73.9844222	1,200 ft (366 m)	55	2009	This is the 9th-tallest building in New York City.
St. Regis Chicago		Chicago 41°53′14″N 87°37′02″W / 41.88722°N 87.61722°W / 41.88722; -87.61722	1,198 ft (365 m)	101	2020	It reached its full height in April 2019. It is the third-tallest building in Chicago.
Aon Center		Chicago 41°53′6.79″N 87°37′17.41″W / 41.8852194°N 87.6215028°W / 41.8852194; -87.6215028	1,136 ft (346 m)	83	1973	It used to be called the Standard Oil Building.
John Hancock Center		Chicago 41°53′55.61″N 87°37′22.93″W / 41.8987806°N 87.6230361°W / 41.8987806; -87.6230361	1,128 ft (344 m)	100	1969	This building was the first of its kind to use a special "trussed-tube" design.
Comcast Technology Center		Philadelphia 39°57′18″N 75°10′13″W / 39.9549°N 75.1704°W / 39.9549; -75.1704	1,121 ft (342 m)	60	2018	It is the tallest building in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. It reached its full height in November 2017.
Wilshire Grand Center		Los Angeles 34°3′0″N 118°15′33.48″W / 34.05000°N 118.2593000°W / 34.05000; -118.2593000	1,100 ft (335 m)	73	2017	This is the tallest building in Los Angeles and California. It is also the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
3 World Trade Center		New York City 40°42′39.32″N 74°0′41.79″W / 40.7109222°N 74.0116083°W / 40.7109222; -74.0116083	1,079 ft (329 m)	69	2018	It reached its full height in June 2016.
Salesforce Tower		San Francisco 37°47′23.8″N 122°23′48.9″W / 37.789944°N 122.396917°W / 37.789944; -122.396917	1,070 ft (326 m)	61	2018	It is the tallest building in San Francisco. It reached its full height in April 2017.
The Brooklyn Tower		New York City	1,066 ft (325 m)	74	2022	This is the tallest building in Brooklyn and the first supertall skyscraper outside Manhattan in New York State.
53W53		New York City 40°45′42″N 73°58′42″W / 40.76160°N 73.97840°W / 40.76160; -73.97840	1,050 ft (320 m)	77	2019	Construction on this building started in 2014.
Chrysler Building †		New York City 40°45′5.44″N 73°58′31.84″W / 40.7515111°N 73.9755111°W / 40.7515111; -73.9755111	1,046 ft (319 m)	77	1930	This building was the tallest in the world from 1930 to 1931. It was also the first building over 1,000 feet tall.
The New York Times Building		New York City 40°45′21.77″N 73°59′24.21″W / 40.7560472°N 73.9900583°W / 40.7560472; -73.9900583	1,046 ft (319 m)	52	2007	This building is tied for 21st-tallest in the United States.
The Spiral		New York City 40°45′17″N 73°59′59″W / 40.754801°N 73.999835°W / 40.754801; -73.999835	1,031 ft (314 m)	66	2022	Almost every floor of this building has its own outdoor terrace.
Bank of America Plaza		Atlanta 33°46′14.9″N 84°23′10.75″W / 33.770806°N 84.3863194°W / 33.770806; -84.3863194	1,023 ft (312 m)	55	1992	This is the tallest building in Atlanta and the Southern United States.
U.S. Bank Tower		Los Angeles 34°3′3.85″N 118°15′16.03″W / 34.0510694°N 118.2544528°W / 34.0510694; -118.2544528	1,018 ft (310 m)	73	1989	This was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River from 1989 to 2017.
Franklin Center		Chicago 41°52′49.19″N 87°38′5.23″W / 41.8803306°N 87.6347861°W / 41.8803306; -87.6347861	1,007 ft (307 m)	62	1989	It was originally known as the AT&T Corporate Center.
One57		New York City 40°45′54.73″N 73°58′45″W / 40.7652028°N 73.97917°W / 40.7652028; -73.97917	1,004 ft (306 m)	90	2014	This is the tallest building in New York City that combines homes and a hotel.
JPMorgan Chase Tower		Houston 29°45′34.50″N 95°21′48.44″W / 29.7595833°N 95.3634556°W / 29.7595833; -95.3634556	1,002 ft (305 m)	79	1982	This is the tallest building in Houston and Texas. It's also the tallest 5-sided building in the world.
520 Fifth Avenue*		New York City 40°45′16″N 73°58′50″W / 40.75444°N 73.98056°W / 40.75444; -73.98056 (520 Fifth Avenue)	1,001 ft (305 m)	76	2026	This building has offices on lower floors and homes above. It reached its full height in October 2024.
35 Hudson Yards		New York City 40°45′16″N 74°00′09″W / 40.75455°N 74.00240°W / 40.75455; -74.00240	1,000 ft (305 m)	72	2019
1 Manhattan West		New York City 40°45′07″N 73°59′52″W / 40.7519°N 73.9979°W / 40.7519; -73.9979	996 ft (304 m)	69	2022
Two Prudential Plaza		Chicago 41°53′7.43″N 87°37′21.77″W / 41.8853972°N 87.6227139°W / 41.8853972; -87.6227139	995 ft (303 m)	69	1990
Wells Fargo Plaza		Houston 29°45′30.17″N 95°22′5.81″W / 29.7583806°N 95.3682806°W / 29.7583806; -95.3682806	992 ft (302 m)	75	1983	This is the third-tallest building west of Chicago based on its roof height.
50 Hudson Yards		New York City 40°45′16″N 74°00′00″W / 40.754578°N 74.000119°W / 40.754578; -74.000119	981 ft (299 m)	58	2022
4 World Trade Center		New York City 40°42′37.36″N 74°0′42.88″W / 40.7103778°N 74.0119111°W / 40.7103778; -74.0119111	978 ft (298 m)	78	2013	Also known as 150 Greenwich Street.
One Chicago East Tower		Chicago 41°53′46.2″N 87°37′43.6″W / 41.896167°N 87.628778°W / 41.896167; -87.628778	974 ft (297 m)	78	2022	It reached its full height in July 2021.
Comcast Center		Philadelphia 39°57′17.21″N 75°10′6.73″W / 39.9547806°N 75.1685361°W / 39.9547806; -75.1685361	971 ft (296 m)	60	2008	This is the second-tallest building in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
311 South Wacker Drive		Chicago 41°52′38.78″N 87°38′8.08″W / 41.8774389°N 87.6355778°W / 41.8774389; -87.6355778	961 ft (293 m)	67	1990	This is the tallest concrete building in the United States.
220 Central Park South		New York City 40°46′02″N 73°58′49″W / 40.7671°N 73.9802°W / 40.7671; -73.9802	952 ft (290 m)	67	2020
70 Pine Street		New York City 40°42′22.9″N 74°0′26.67″W / 40.706361°N 74.0074083°W / 40.706361; -74.0074083	952 ft (290 m)	70	1932	This building is being changed into homes and hotel rooms.
Key Tower		Cleveland 41°30′3.21″N 81°41′37.14″W / 41.5008917°N 81.6936500°W / 41.5008917; -81.6936500	948 ft (289 m)	57	1991	This is the tallest building in Cleveland and Ohio.
One Liberty Place		Philadelphia 39°57′19.13″N 75°10′8.61″W / 39.9553139°N 75.1690583°W / 39.9553139; -75.1690583	945 ft (288 m)	61	1987	This was the first building in Philadelphia taller than Philadelphia City Hall.
2 Manhattan West		New York City 40°45′08″N 73°59′53″W / 40.75222°N 73.99806°W / 40.75222; -73.99806	935 ft (285 m)	58	2022	It reached its full height in November 2021.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown		New York City 40°42′47.40″N 74°00′33.52″W / 40.7131667°N 74.0093111°W / 40.7131667; -74.0093111	935 ft (285 m)	67	2016	It reached its full height in March 2015.
Columbia Center		Seattle 47°36′16.93″N 122°19′50.21″W / 47.6047028°N 122.3306139°W / 47.6047028; -122.3306139	932 ft (284 m)	83	1985	This is the tallest building in Seattle and Washington.
40 Wall Street †		New York City 40°42′25.05″N 74°0′34.73″W / 40.7069583°N 74.0096472°W / 40.7069583; -74.0096472	928 ft (283 m)	70	1930	Also known as the Trump Building. It was the tallest building in the world for two months in 1930.
Bank of America Plaza		Dallas 32°46′48″N 96°48′14.47″W / 32.78000°N 96.8040194°W / 32.78000; -96.8040194	922 ft (281 m)	72	1985	This is the tallest building in Dallas.
Citigroup Center		New York City 40°45′29.98″N 73°58′11.99″W / 40.7583278°N 73.9699972°W / 40.7583278; -73.9699972	915 ft (279 m)	59	1977
15 Hudson Yards		New York City 40°45′17″N 74°00′11″W / 40.7546°N 74.003°W / 40.7546; -74.003	912 ft (278 m)	70	2019	It reached its full height in February 2018.
125 Greenwich Street*		New York City 40°42′33″N 74°00′46″W / 40.709167°N 74.012778°W / 40.709167; -74.012778	912 ft (278 m)	72	2022	It reached its full height in March 2019.
Williams Tower		Houston 29°44′13.69″N 95°27′40.6″W / 29.7371361°N 95.461278°W / 29.7371361; -95.461278	901 ft (275 m)	66	1983	It was known as the Transco Tower from 1983 to 1999.
99 Hudson Street		Jersey City 40°42′55″N 74°02′06″W / 40.71528°N 74.03500°W / 40.71528; -74.03500	900 ft (274 m)	79	2019	This has been the tallest building in New Jersey since 2019.
425 Park Avenue		New York City 40°45′38″N 73°58′16″W / 40.760542°N 73.971157°W / 40.760542; -73.971157	897 ft (273 m)	47	2022	It reached its full height in December 2018.
NEMA Chicago		Chicago	896 ft (273 m)	76	2019
Renaissance Tower		Dallas 32°46′52.12″N 96°48′6.68″W / 32.7811444°N 96.8018556°W / 32.7811444; -96.8018556	886 ft (270 m)	58	1974	Its height was increased in 1987 by adding spires.
10 Hudson Yards		New York City 40°45′9″N 74°0′3.78″W / 40.75250°N 74.0010500°W / 40.75250; -74.0010500	878 ft (268 m)	52	2016	It reached its full height in October 2015.
Sixth and Guadalupe		Austin 30°16′10.06″N 97°44′47.86″W / 30.2694611°N 97.7466278°W / 30.2694611; -97.7466278	875 ft (267 m)	66	2023	It reached its full height in November 2022.
Truist Plaza		Atlanta 33°45′45.53″N 84°23′11.48″W / 33.7626472°N 84.3865222°W / 33.7626472; -84.3865222	871 ft (265 m)	60	1992
Bank of America Corporate Center		Charlotte 35°13′37.89″N 80°50′32.24″W / 35.2271917°N 80.8422889°W / 35.2271917; -80.8422889	871 ft (265 m)	62	1992	This is the tallest building in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
8 Spruce Street		New York City 40°42′39″N 74°00′20″W / 40.71083°N 74.00556°W / 40.71083; -74.00556	870 ft (265 m)	76	2011	Also known as Beekman Tower.
900 North Michigan		Chicago 41°53′58.65″N 87°37′29.46″W / 41.8996250°N 87.6248500°W / 41.8996250; -87.6248500	869 ft (265 m)	66	1989
Panorama Tower		Miami 25°45′48″N 80°11′29″W / 25.76335°N 80.19134°W / 25.76335; -80.19134	868 ft (265 m)	85	2017	This is the tallest building in Miami and Florida.
Trump World Tower		New York City 40°45′8.98″N 73°58′4.48″W / 40.7524944°N 73.9679111°W / 40.7524944; -73.9679111	861 ft (262 m)	74	2001	This was the tallest building made only for homes from 2001 to 2003.
262 Fifth Avenue		New York City	860 ft (262 m)	56	2025	It reached its full height in April 2024. It will have 26 homes when it opens.
Water Tower Place		Chicago 41°53′52.62″N 87°37′22.86″W / 41.8979500°N 87.6230167°W / 41.8979500; -87.6230167	859 ft (262 m)	74	1976
Aqua		Chicago 41°53′11.01″N 87°37′12.12″W / 41.8863917°N 87.6200333°W / 41.8863917; -87.6200333	859 ft (262 m)	87	2010	This building was once the tallest in the world designed by a woman.
Aon Center		Los Angeles 34°2′57.22″N 118°15′25.07″W / 34.0492278°N 118.2569639°W / 34.0492278; -118.2569639	858 ft (262 m)	62	1973	This was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River from 1973 to 1982.
Transamerica Pyramid		San Francisco 37°47′42.4″N 122°24′10.01″W / 37.795111°N 122.4027806°W / 37.795111; -122.4027806	853 ft (260 m)	48	1972	This was the tallest building in San Francisco from 1972 to 2017.
30 Rockefeller Plaza		New York City 40°45′32.11″N 73°58′45.65″W / 40.7589194°N 73.9793472°W / 40.7589194; -73.9793472	850 ft (259 m)	70	1933
Chase Tower		Chicago 41°52′53.59″N 87°37′48.58″W / 41.8815528°N 87.6301611°W / 41.8815528; -87.6301611	850 ft (259 m)	61	1969
Two Liberty Place		Philadelphia 39°57′6.07″N 75°10′2.76″W / 39.9516861°N 75.1674333°W / 39.9516861; -75.1674333	848 ft (258 m)	58	1990
One Manhattan Square*		New York City 40°42′37″N 73°59′29″W / 40.710394°N 73.991388°W / 40.710394; -73.991388	847 ft (258 m)	73	2019
Rainier Square Tower		Seattle	847 ft (258 m)	64	2020	This building was approved in 2015.
Sutton 58		New York City	847 ft (258 m)	67	2022	This is a residential tower in Sutton Place.
Park Tower		Chicago 41°53′49.19″N 87°37′30.56″W / 41.8969972°N 87.6251556°W / 41.8969972; -87.6251556	844 ft (257 m)	70	2000
Devon Energy Center		Oklahoma City 35°28′0.02″N 97°31′3.47″W / 35.4666722°N 97.5176306°W / 35.4666722; -97.5176306	844 ft (257 m)	52	2012	This is the tallest building in Oklahoma City and the "Plains States."
One Bennett Park		Chicago 41°53′49.19″N 87°37′30.56″W / 41.8969972°N 87.6251556°W / 41.8969972; -87.6251556	844 ft (257 m)	67	2019
U.S. Steel Tower		Pittsburgh 40°26′28.6″N 79°59′40.79″W / 40.441278°N 79.9946639°W / 40.441278; -79.9946639	841 ft (256 m)	67	1970	This is the tallest building in Pittsburgh.
Salesforce Tower Chicago		Chicago 41°53′15.4″N 87°38′15.7″W / 41.887611°N 87.637694°W / 41.887611; -87.637694	835 ft (255 m)	60	2023	It was formerly known as Wolf Point South Tower.
56 Leonard Street		New York City 40°43′4.09″N 74°0′23.82″W / 40.7178028°N 74.0066167°W / 40.7178028; -74.0066167	821 ft (250 m)	60	2016	It reached its full height in July 2015.
One Atlantic Center		Atlanta 33°47′13.13″N 84°23′14.63″W / 33.7869806°N 84.3873972°W / 33.7869806; -84.3873972	820 ft (250 m)	50	1987	Also known as the IBM Tower. It was the tallest in Atlanta from 1987 to 1992.
The Legacy at Millennium Park		Chicago 41°52′52.9″N 87°37′32.51″W / 41.881361°N 87.6256972°W / 41.881361; -87.6256972	818 ft (249 m)	72	2009
110 North Wacker		Chicago 41°53′01.4″N 87°38′14.7″W / 41.883722°N 87.637417°W / 41.883722; -87.637417	817 ft (249 m)	58	2020
Aston Martin Residences		Miami 25°46′15″N 80°11′16″W / 25.77077°N 80.18785°W / 25.77077; -80.18785	817 ft (249 m)	66	2022	This is a residential building in Miami with the Aston Martin brand name.
CitySpire Center		New York City 40°45′50.97″N 73°58′47.11″W / 40.7641583°N 73.9797528°W / 40.7641583; -73.9797528	814 ft (248 m)	77	1987
28 Liberty Street		New York City 40°42′28.36″N 74°0′31.81″W / 40.7078778°N 74.0088361°W / 40.7078778; -74.0088361	813 ft (248 m)	65	1961	Known as One Chase Manhattan Plaza until 2015.
The Orchard*		New York City 40°44′52.8″N 73°56′21.12″W / 40.748000°N 73.9392000°W / 40.748000; -73.9392000	811 ft (247 m)	69	2024	This is the tallest building in Queens, New York. It reached its full height in July 2024.
4 Times Square		New York City 40°45′21.37″N 73°59′8.9″W / 40.7559361°N 73.985806°W / 40.7559361; -73.985806	809 ft (247 m)	50	1999	It was formerly known as the Condé Nast Building.
MetLife Building		New York City 40°45′12.45″N 73°58′35.49″W / 40.7534583°N 73.9765250°W / 40.7534583; -73.9765250	808 ft (246 m)	60	1963	It was formerly known as the Pan Am Building.
731 Lexington Avenue		New York City 40°45′42.06″N 73°58′5.1″W / 40.7616833°N 73.968083°W / 40.7616833; -73.968083	806 ft (246 m)	57	2005	Also known as Bloomberg Tower.
1000M		Chicago 41°52′10.56″N 87°37′27.8″W / 41.8696000°N 87.624389°W / 41.8696000; -87.624389	805 ft (245 m)	73	2023	It reached its full height in July 2023.
181 Fremont		San Francisco 37°47′22.92″N 122°23′43.26″W / 37.7897000°N 122.3953500°W / 37.7897000; -122.3953500	802 ft (244 m)	66	2018	This is the second-tallest building west of the Mississippi River that combines homes and other uses.

* This means the building is still being built, but it has reached its full height.

Cities with Many Skyscrapers

Here are American cities with at least 5 completed skyscrapers taller than 500 feet (152 meters) as of July 2025.

Future Skyscrapers

This section lists some very tall buildings that are currently being built or are planned for the future in the United States.

Buildings Under Construction

These buildings are currently being built and are planned to be at least 800 feet (244 meters) tall.

* Estimated completion year.

Approved and Proposed Buildings

These buildings are planned for construction and are expected to be at least 800 feet (244 meters) tall.

* This means we don't have information about when the building will be finished yet.

Tallest Buildings That Are Gone

This table lists the 10 tallest buildings in the United States that have been torn down or destroyed.

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name	Image	City	Height ft (m)	Floors	Year finished	Year gone	Notes
1 World Trade Center †		New York City	1,368 (417)	110	1972	2001	Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. It was the tallest building in the world from 1971 to 1973.
2 World Trade Center		New York City	1,362 (415)	110	1973	2001	Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
270 Park Avenue		New York City	707 (216)	52	1960	2021	Torn down to make space for a much taller new building.
Singer Building †		New York City	612 (187)	47	1908	1968	Torn down to make space for One Liberty Plaza. It was the tallest building in the world from 1908 to 1909.
7 World Trade Center		New York City	570 (174)	47	1987	2001	Destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Morrison Hotel		Chicago	526 (160)	45	1926	1965	Torn down to make space for the Chase Tower.
Deutsche Bank Building		New York City	517 (158)	39	1974	2011	Taken apart because of damage from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
One Meridian Plaza		Philadelphia	492 (150)	38	1972	1999	Taken apart because of damage from a fire in 1991.
City Investing Building		New York City	487 (148)	33	1908	1968	Torn down with the Singer Building to make space for One Liberty Plaza.
J.L. Hudson Company Department Store		Detroit	410 (125)	29	1911	1998	This was the tallest department store in the world when it was finished.

Timeline of Tallest Buildings

This list shows the history of buildings that were once the tallest in the United States.

     † Was the world's tallest building upon completion

Name	Image	Location	Years as tallest	Height ft (m)	Floors	Fun Fact
Christ Church, Philadelphia		Philadelphia 39°57′2.60″N 75°8′37.90″W / 39.9507222°N 75.1438611°W / 39.9507222; -75.1438611	1754–1810	197 ft (60 m)	1	This church was the tallest structure for many years.
Park Street Church		Boston 42°21′24.42″N 71°3′43.18″W / 42.3567833°N 71.0619944°W / 42.3567833; -71.0619944	1810–1845	217 ft (66 m)	1
St. Paul's Episcopal Church		Richmond, Virginia 37°32′23.7″N 77°26′06.1″W / 37.539917°N 77.435028°W / 37.539917; -77.435028	1845–1846	225 ft (69 m)	2
Trinity Church		New York City 40°42′28.58″N 74°0′43.88″W / 40.7079389°N 74.0121889°W / 40.7079389; -74.0121889	1846–1869	279 ft (85 m)	1
Saint Michael's Church		Chicago 41°54′44.79″N 87°38′26.7″W / 41.9124417°N 87.640750°W / 41.9124417; -87.640750	1869–1885	290 ft (88 m)	1
Chicago Board of Trade Building		Chicago (torn down 1929)	1885–1890	322 ft (98 m)	10
New York World Building		New York City (torn down 1955)	1890–1894	348 ft (106 m)	20
Philadelphia City Hall †		Philadelphia 39°57′8.85″N 75°9′48.83″W / 39.9524583°N 75.1635639°W / 39.9524583; -75.1635639	1894–1908	548 ft (167 m)	7
Singer Building †		New York City (torn down 1968)	1908–1909	612 ft (187 m)	47
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower †		New York City 40°44′28.54″N 73°59′15.03″W / 40.7412611°N 73.9875083°W / 40.7412611; -73.9875083	1909–1913	700 ft (213 m)	50
Woolworth Building †		New York City 40°42′44.29″N 74°0′28.96″W / 40.7123028°N 74.0080444°W / 40.7123028; -74.0080444	1913–1929	792 ft (241 m)	57
Bank of Manhattan Trust Building †		New York City 40°42′25.05″N 74°0′34.73″W / 40.7069583°N 74.0096472°W / 40.7069583; -74.0096472	1929-1930	927 ft (283 m)	70
Chrysler Building †		New York City 40°45′5.44″N 73°58′31.84″W / 40.7515111°N 73.9755111°W / 40.7515111; -73.9755111	1930–1931	1,046 ft (319 m)	77
Empire State Building †		New York City 40°44′54.36″N 73°59′8.36″W / 40.7484333°N 73.9856556°W / 40.7484333; -73.9856556	1931–1971	1,250 ft (381 m)	102
World Trade Center †		New York City (destroyed 2001)	1971–1973	1,368 ft (417 m)	110
Willis Tower † (formerly Sears Tower)		Chicago 41°52′43.82″N 87°38′9.73″W / 41.8788389°N 87.6360361°W / 41.8788389; -87.6360361	1973–2013	1,451 ft (442 m)	108
One World Trade Center		New York City	2013–present	1,776 ft (541 m)	104

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Edificios más altos de Estados Unidos para niños

• List of tallest buildings in the world
• List of tallest buildings by U.S. state and territory
• List of tallest structures in the United States by height
• List of tallest structures in the United States by state