Historical Marker
Lincoln Stranded Here
Historical marker location:
Pontiac, Illinois
( Marker is on North Oak Street south of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2009
Looking For Lincoln.
The world's first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago in 1884. It was only 10 stories tall, but it was the first building to use a steel frame to support its weight, which allowed it to be much taller than traditional buildings made of brick or stone.