questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by globalquiz.org April 1, 2013, 8:05 p.m. Which skyscraper was the longest holder of the "World’s Tallest Building" title? Empire State BuildingSears TowerPetronas Twin TowersWoolworth BuildingEmpire State Building has held the title for 42 years since 1931. It was surpassed by the North Tower of the World Trade Center in 1972. An early-1970s proposal to dismantle the spire and replace it with an additional 11 floors, which would have made it once again the world's tallest at the time, was considered but ultimately rejected.globalquiz.orgShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Empire State Building6Very interesting! wikipedia → Empire State Buildingreach: rather globalbuildingshistory of New YorkNew YorkskyscrapersVotes +1 Very interesting! Nishal Chendur Anandan V +5 Very interesting! globalquiz.org