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Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
- Lightweight materials used for construction
- Integrated fire protection systems
- Steel framework construction
- Extremely heavy load-bearing exterior walls (correct)
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
- Cast iron facades
- Steel framework construction
- Unprotected vertical openings
- Wooden floors (correct)
Which type of high-rise building was constructed from the 1860s-1920s?
Which type of high-rise building was constructed from the 1860s-1920s?
- Third Generation High-Rises
- Fourth Generation High-Rises
- Second Generation High-Rises
- First Generation High-Rises (correct)
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
Which of the following was a common feature of first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
Which of the following was a common feature of first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
The Hayden Building, completed in 1901, is an example of a:
The Hayden Building, completed in 1901, is an example of a:
What is the main feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
What is the main feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
Which building was originally called the American Insurance Union Citadel?
Which building was originally called the American Insurance Union Citadel?
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
Which building is an example of a Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Which building is an example of a Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What is the notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
What is the notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
What is a characteristic of Third Generation high-rises?
What is a characteristic of Third Generation high-rises?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
Which characteristic was common in first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
Which characteristic was common in first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
What material were the exterior walls of many first generation high-rise buildings constructed from?
What material were the exterior walls of many first generation high-rise buildings constructed from?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
What is a notable feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
What is a notable feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
What is a notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
What is a notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
