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.
What are the Dimensions of the Empire State Building? One of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, the Empire State Building is found at the intersection of West 34th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. In the Americas, it is considered the fourth highest freestanding structure.