The home insurance building was the first "skyscraper". It was located in Chicago, Illinois. This building was 180 feet. Higher than any other building than before, thanks to it's steel frame that was introduced during this time. This building set a standard for all other skyscrapers such as pluming, elevators, and wind endurance. By introducing steel framing for building structures, buildings became taller and more advanced than ever before. The definition of a skyscraper varies.Some experts define it as a load bearing structure that reaches certain heights. Other experts believe it is any building that is of a large vertical height. Either way, this building is the first to use structural steel instead of masonry.