Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body. Contempt(noun) the act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn. Contempt(noun) the state of being despised; disgrace; shame.
Introduction. The Home Insurance Building, built in 1885 and located on the corner of Adams and LaSalle Streets in Chicago, Illinois, went down in history as the worldâs first modern skyscraper.
Build in 1930-32 under Governor Huey P. Long, it appears to be modeled on the Empire State building (which itself was new at the time). It is the tallest state capitol in the United States, is build of limestone and marble which came from Vermont and Italy. It is a monumental work of sculpture headed by four allegorical figures guard the corners and they represent Law, Science, Philosophy and Art.