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.
View of New York City. Night views from the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1972. After the destruction of the Twin Towers, it became the third tallest building in New York after the skyscrapers One World Trade Center and 432 Park Avenue.