 The history of skyscrapers in New Orleans began with the construction of the Hennan Building in 1895; this building, rising , is often regarded as the first skyscraper in New Orleans.The 20-story Hibernia Bank Building, constructed in 1921 at a height of , held the title of the tallest in New Orleans for 44 years.But, for most of the 20th century, the skyline of New Orleans consisted of only low and mid-rise structures.