In 1868, a competition would ultimately decide the design of the Equitable Life Building in New York City, considered one of the first "skyscrapers" (if the sky is only 142 feet up). This building is notable as it became the first commercial building to include what invention?

In addition to elevators, this 7-story building was truly innovative in its time, advertised as fireproof and wired with electric lighting. It was constructed of brick, granite, and iron.

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