A spokeswoman for willis tower said the cracks happened in a protective layer on. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. Glass skydeck on chicagos willis tower cracks under. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. Coating on willis tower skydeck s ledge cracks under tourists all four boxes of the ledge, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop chicagos willis tower, were closed thursday morning for what an. Early risers can opt for an earlyaccess breakfast experience at the skydeck, 90 minutes before it opens to the public. Visitors to chicagos willis tower received a scare monday night when the buildings glass skydeck suddenly shattered beneath their feet. They will take your picture professionally also with the option to purchase. The protective layer covers the glass bottom below. Im not paranoid to a point where i actively avoid tall buildings but there are plenty of things capable of making my butthole clench just thinking about them, like the glass observation deck at chicagos willis tower that allows visitors to step out onto a ledge and look down at the streets 1,350 feet below. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under. Cracked skydeck ledge posed no danger, engineers say chicago wls at 103 floors up, the ledge at the skydeck of the willis tower is scary enough on its own for many people. A family visiting the willis towers iconic skydeck ledge suffered the scare of their lives on wednesday when the glass ledge they were standing on.
Coating on willis tower skydecks ledge cracks under tourists. For a unique chicago dining experience, book lunch or dinner at willis tower, where you can eat chicagostyle, deepdish pizza on either the 99th floor or at the skydeck. Willis tower ledge closes after report of glass cracks. Glass cubes protrude from the building, and provide great views of the city. Willis tower, chicago, illinois in the top of willis. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into. While the incident that occurred at the chicago attraction definitely frightened some, officials say theres nothing to worry about. Chicago, il tourists on one of the ledge attractions at skydeck chicago experienced a scare monday when the glass structure located 103 floors up. Most of chicagos landmarks are visible from here you can spot mccormick place, soldier field, and northerly island to the south, lake michigan to the east, the hancock building to the north, and the united center to the west. The skydeck is an observation deck on the 103rd floor of willis tower. The incident occurred on the former sears towers observation deck on the 103rd floor. Willis tower skydeck chicago, illinois insider pages. Youth under 14 are free at the art institute of chicago. The ledge tourist attraction at the willis tower has been closed after a report of cracking glass at the 103rdfloor attraction.
The willis tower is the second tallest building in the united states, and its. After taking a photo on the ledge at the willis tower, the glass bottom appeared cracked. During the next three fridays in april, join us and our friends at tone fitness willis tower for fitness fridays. Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd floor. The willis tower skydecks the ledge cracked but its supposed to, according to a spokesperson, who said only the protective coating of the glass box that protrudes from the 104th floor of. Tourists at chicagos willis tower were left terrified monday evening, when glass coating cracked beneath visitors feet on the 103rd floor of the. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicago tower cracks under. The skydeck at willis tower, which lets tourists stand on a glass ledge more than 1,500 feet above chicago, cracked under the weight of visitors late last night. Tickets are valid for one time admission to both skydeck chicago and the. It is an urban destination in the heart of downtown, delivering the best experiences of life and work to residents and visitors of.
Part of willis towers ledge cracks under visitors feet. V isitors to the 103floor glass skydeck attraction at chicago s willis towerformerly known as the sears towerwere in for a scare when cracks appeared in the glass. Enjoy 360 degree views spanning up to 50 miles and 4 states and our most spectacular view1,353 feet straight down. The protective layer of the skydeck ledge of willis tower cracked under the feet of the visitors. Tourists visiting the willis tower skydeck in chicago were left horrified when the protective layer of the attractions glass ledge cracked. In the top of willis tower is the skydeck 103 stories, 1,353 feet high. A california family visiting the willis tower in chicago said they heard the glass flooring on its 103rd floor skydeck begin to crack wednesday night while they were taking in views of the city. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago. No trip to chicago is complete without a visit to the top of the willis tower and the ledge at skydeck chicago. Chicagos willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under tourists feet. Visitors to chicagos willis tower, the citys tallest building, captured video that appears to show cracks in the glass floor of its skydeck ledge 103 floors above ground a willis tower. The terrifying incident happened monday on the tower s. See more ideas about willis tower, tower stand and tower.
Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd. Go chicago pass, the best choice for maximum savings when sightseeing in chicago. The go chicago card is the best way to see all that the city of chicago has to offer for one low price. The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. In the 6th grade he went off to summer camp, just to come back with a. Come in and see an all new, one stop chicago experience on your journey to the 103rd floor.
It gives you a view of the city from all directions. Skydeck chicago is open today, but the ledge boxes are closed for maintenance. Chicago cbs there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Newlyweds heard a noise on the 103rd floor willis tower skydeck. The willis towers glass skydeck cracks under peoples feet again. Willis sears tower skydeck chicago discount admission. A video was shot on the 103rd floor monday night, after the ledges protective top layer splintered into thousands of pieces. See more ideas about willis tower skydeck, wedding and dream wedding. Skydeck chicago, chicago, illinois willis tower is home. These 30minute classes will get you moving indoors and be streamed virtually via zoom. Coating on willis tower skydecks ledge cracks under tourists the boxes of the ledge opened in 2009 and were said to be able to hold five tons by. The sears towerwillis tower situation is like my childhood friend danny. Chicagos famously terrifying glass skydeck cracks again. Chicago, il tourists on one of the ledge attractions at skydeck chicago experienced a scare monday when the glass structure located 103 floors up at willis tower appeared to crack beneath them.
There was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. Glass floor shatters under panicked visitors feet at. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, promting the. Some visitors had a scare when the protective layer of the skydeck at the willis tower cracked monday, splintering into thousands of pieces, cbs chicago reported. Pritzker details how latinx residents testing positive at higher rate in illinois.
Feel chicago literally at your feet from the ledgekneebuckling, glassfloor balconies 103 floors over the city. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower. The cracks formed after a group of visitors to the skydeck at the willis tower stepped out on the ledge, but willis tower officials said the glass itself did not crack, only the protective coating. A california family got more than they bargained for during a trip to the willis tower skydeck. It was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower when the protective layer cracked while visitors were standing there. The willis tower is located on wacker avenue, with the skydeck entrance on jackson boulevard. The glass skydeck on the 103rd floor of the chicago willis tower reportedly began to crack while a family from california stood on it. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. The willis tower skydecks the ledge cracked but its supposed to, according to a spokesperson, who said only the protective coating of the glass box that protrudes from the 103rd floor of. Willis tower captures the vibrancy of the city under one roof. At completion in 1973, it surpassed the world trade center in new york city to become the tallest building in the world, a title that it held for nearly 25 years. Skydeck ledge chicago, il willis tower 103rd floor duration. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting the.
Tickets for skydeck chicago at willis tower tiqets. Skydeck chicago tickets discount admission go chicago pass. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet cnn visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the. Built in 1973, this towering skyscraper is known to a generation of movie lovers from a scene in the beloved 80s comedy ferris buellers day off. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under. Choose from 25 attractions, tours, and museums including skydeck chicago, shedd aquarium, a 2day hopon hopoff bus tour and an architecture river cruise. Sears tower, its name for 36 years is a 110story, 1,450foot 442. The glass observation deck of chicagos willis tower.
Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under. Willis tower skydeck ledge coating cracks, prompting. Crack occurred in the protective layer of the willis tower. This combination ticket includes fast pass admission to the art institute of chicago and general admission to skydeck chicago.
Glass cracks below tourists in chicagos willis tower. V isitors to the 103floor glass skydeck attraction at chicagos willis towerformerly known as the sears towerwere in for a scare when cracks appeared in the glass. It now sits at 14th and is known as the willis tower but it still holds pride of place in the chicago skyline. The tower is basically at the heart of downtown chicago, with buildings and busy chicago streets all around it. There are a few look outs just like the one pictured for fun photo ops. Dare to stand out on the ledge glass balconies extending 4.
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