There are no skyscrapers in DC. Many believe that this is because of a law saying that the Capitol was to be the tallest in the city. In fact, the fire department put limits on building heights in 1894 because their firefighting equipment wouldn't reach high enough to keep tall buildings safe. In 1989, the Height of Buildings Act was passed, ensuring that the city skyline wouldn't be dominated by skyscrapers.
Monday, February 9, 2009
The Capitol Building, Washington DC
There are no skyscrapers in DC. Many believe that this is because of a law saying that the Capitol was to be the tallest in the city. In fact, the fire department put limits on building heights in 1894 because their firefighting equipment wouldn't reach high enough to keep tall buildings safe. In 1989, the Height of Buildings Act was passed, ensuring that the city skyline wouldn't be dominated by skyscrapers.
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