In the 12th century, nearly 100 slender towers pierced the skyline of the central Italian city. Monuments to civic rivalry and aristocratic pride, several topped 300 feet. More status symbol than ...

the building establishes a powerful statement of intent for the city. The Octagon will become an important part of the city’s skyline for years to come." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds ...

The former Texaco headquarters building, on the left, is now the Star apartments. The background shows: TK The downtown Houston skyline was far less dense and much shorter in the mid-1950s.

Austin American-Statesman photojournalist Jay Janner has been documenting Central Texas for almost 20 years and since 2005, he's documented Austin's skyline ... background. Austin's tallest ...