New York Then & Now Though always iconic, New York City"s famous skyline has changed dramatically over the years. Once no taller than downtown"s Trinity Church, it became a mountain range of magnificent skyscrapers by the first half of the twentieth century. In 2001, the tragic fall of the Twin Towers left a void in the city"s skyline. Today, the majestic Flatiron, Chrysler, and Empire State Buildings still make New Full description