World's littlest skyscraper

The Newby–McMahon Building, located in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, is famously known as the world's littlest skyscraper. Standing at just 40 feet tall and measuring only 10 feet wide, this late Neoclassical structure was completed in 1919 and has a fascinating backstory involving a fraudulent investment scheme. Originally intended to address the booming oil economy of the area, the building's dimensions were misrepresented to investors, leading to a legal battle that added to its notoriety. Despite its initial embarrassment to the city, the building gained fame through Robert Ripley's 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' column. Today, it is part of the Depot Square Historic District and serves as a quirky landmark for visitors and researchers interested in unique architectural history.