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... The building opened in 1884, and was demolished 47 years later in 1931. ... 
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stories and rose to a height of 138 ft (42 m) In 1890, two additional floors were 
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. [DOC] [TLE] History of the World's Tallest Buildings (Until 1931) | SkySaver ... [PAR] Apr 6, 2016 ... 1884-1890 Home Insurance Building: Generally thought of as the world's first 
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1931. ... first tall building to use structural steel in its frame and was 10 stories tall. 
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Question: The 10-story Home Insurance Building, considered the first of these, was demolished in 1931
Answer: Skyscraper