Protective coating of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under. Glass skydeck on chicagos willis tower cracks under. Plan your visit to skydeck chicago hours, wait times. The incident occurred on the former sears tower s observation deck on the 103rd floor. Newlyweds jesus and karly pintado were visiting chicagos willis tower on the night of june 10 when they noticed the buildings skydeck was cracking. The glass structure is sound and what cracked is the. Jun 15, 2019 the citys willis tower has a skydeck on the 103rd floor and people saw the glass splinter into thousands of pieces as they stood on it. A group of tourists checking out the skydeck on the 103rd floor of the chicago skyscraper received the shock of a lifetime when the glass pane they were standing on began to crack, nbc chicago reports. Glass coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower. May 29, 2014 the seethrough glass floor of the willis tower s skydeck in chicago cracked while freaked out tourists stood on the platform wednesday night. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under tourists feet. Protective layer of willis towers skydeck cracks under visitors feet some visitors had a scare when the protective layer of the skydeck at the willis tower cracked monday, splintering into.
Coating crack temporally closes skydeck at chicagos willis tower. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. Glass skydeck at chicagos willis tower formerly sears tower. Tourists got a huge fright when a glass sky deck they were standing on at chicagos willis tower formerly sears tower began to crack under their feet. Willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet silke jasso, june, 2019 10. Willis tower horror at 412m as chicago skydeck cracks underfoot. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under. Willis tower, formerly known as sears tower and skydeck, is 1,450 feet high, includes 110 floors and is the star of chicagos iconic skyline. A video filmed from the 103rd floor of the willis tower in chicago went viral on monday night. The allglass area of the willis tower, in which sightseers can view the city of chicago from a high point, is called the skydeck. Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower.
Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks. Complete your skydeck experience by exploring catalog at willis tower, accessible via the new jackson boulevard entrance. The enclosed glass box, known as the ledge, extends out from the buildings 103rd floor 412 metres above the ground. Willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet rare. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago. May 29, 2014 were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon.
Coating on willis tower skydecks ledge cracks under tourists. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of. Glass floor shatters under panicked visitors feet at willis. There was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Building experts were quick on the scene to fix the. Cracks in willis tower s glass skydeck fixed with carpet. See all 49 skydeck chicago willis tower tickets and tours on tripadvisor.
Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd floor. Chicago cbs there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Protective layer of skydeck at willis tower cracks under. May 29, 2014 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. The willis tower observation deck, called the skydeck, opened on june 22, 1974. Jun 12, 2019 just hours after a protective glass layer of the 103rd floor willis tower skydeck in chicago cracked, the tourist attraction is open for business again, media outlets reported. The ledge can hold up to five tons and the purpose of the protective coating is. Just hours after a protective glass layer of the 103rd floor willis tower skydeck in chicago cracked, the tourist attraction is open for business again, media outlets reported. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. A willis tower spokesperson told abc chicago station wls that no one was ever in danger. Begun in 1970, and completed three years later in 1973, the sears tower is one of the worlds tallest buildings. Situated on the 103rd floor of the chicagos willis tower, the skydeck offers a spectacular view of the city. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last night.
Four boxes known as the ledge extend off the skydeck at the willis tower formerly the sears tower. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Americas highest glass observation deck cracks under foot, shocking holidaymakers. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. Glass floor shatters under panicked visitors feet at. Protective layer on willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. Jun 11, 2019 coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video a spokeswoman for willis tower said the cracks happened in a protective layer on the ledge but no danger was ever present for guests. May 29, 2014 a family visiting the willis tower s iconic skydeck ledge suffered the scare of their lives on wednesday when the glass ledge they were standing on 1,353feet above the chicago sidewalk cracked. One witness told cbs2, that you could hear a boom before realising that the glass skywalk has started to shatter into little pieces. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video.
Jun 12, 2019 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. Skydeck chicago willis tower can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a onestop chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and the willis tower glass ledge. Chicagos willis tower s skydeck glass ledge on 103rd floor cracks under tourists feet leaving them terrified. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video nbc.
The incident occurred on the former sears towers observation deck on the 103rd floor. Visitors to chicagos willis tower received a scare monday night when the buildings glass skydeck suddenly shattered beneath their feet. A group of tourists checking out the glass skydeck at willis tower formerly sears tower in chicago received the shock of a lifetime when the glass they were standing on began to crack, nbc. A group of tourists checking out the glass skydeck at willis tower formerly sears tower in chicago received the shock of a lifetime when the glass they were standing on began to crack. The chicago skydeck is reportedly cracking under the pressure of millions of tourists. Formerly known as sears tower, willis tower is the secondtallest building in the united states and more than a million people visit its skydeck every year. Cracks in willis tower ledge terrify tourists 1,300 feet up. Glass cracks below tourists in chicagos willis tower. Sears tower as the famous skydeck ledge had a crack in the protective glass leaving onlookers with a scary sight. Jun, 2019 skydeck on chicagos tallest building cracks under peoples feet.
Willis tower cracks frighten tourists, but officials say no. Although the crack in the protective layer looked harrowing, representatives for the willis tower told the chicago tribune that no one was in danger. The willis tower skydeck s 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. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. May 29, 2014 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. Tourists at chicagos willis tower were left terrified monday evening, when glass coating cracked beneath visitors feet on the 103rd floor of the buildings skydeck. Jun 11, 2019 chicago cbs there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. To complete your exciting chicago experience, head to the ledge, a glass balcony showcasing unbeatable views of chicagos top.
The skydeck is the willis tower enclosed observation floor located on the 103rd floor. Willis tower skydeck ledge has terrifying crack under. Tourists visiting the willis tower skydeck in chicago were left horrified when the protective layer of the attractions glass ledge cracked. The glass floor on the skydeck at chicagos willis tower cracked under peoples feet. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces under their feet. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under.
Visitors at chicagos willis tower had a scare monday night after the protective layer of the buildings skydeck cracked under their feet, wbbm reports. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting. Sky deck cracks with tourists on it getaway magazine. The 1,451fttall willis tower is the tallest building in chicago and the second tallest in the whole. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. The protruding glass ledge in the chicago skyscraper is a big tourist attraction and draws close to a million visitors annually. Jun 12, 2019 the willis tower c, formerly known as the sears tower, dominates the southern end of the downtown skyline in chicago, ill. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in chicagos. Located on the 103rd floor of willis tower, formerly sears tower the thirdtallest building in the world the skydeck offers spectacular sweeping views and is full of interactive exhibits.
Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under. The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. The willis tower formerly the sears tower has dominated the skyline of chicago since 1973 the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracks under visitors feet wcco skip to main content. This combination ticket includes fast pass admission to the art institute of chicago and general admission to skydeck chicago. The willis tower was once known as the sears tower. Explore chicago like never before with skydeck chicago.
Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists feet the. The willis tower is the second tallest building in the united states, and its skydeck observatory, on the 103rd floor, lets visitors step out over the. 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. Jun 12, 2019 the protective coating cracked at willis tower in chicago on monday. Located on the 103rd floor at an elevation of 1,353 feet 412. There was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors.
Tickets are valid for one time admission to both skydeck chicago and the art institute of chicago for 7 days from the date selected. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. The seethrough glass floor of the willis tower s skydeck in chicago cracked while freaked out. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into. Although the transparent viewing deck is unbreakable, a california family saw and heard it cracking. The enclosures extend out more than four feet from the buildings skydeck. A protective coating on a glass sightseeing box that extends from the 103rd floor of the willis tower in chicago cracked wednesday night, but officials said no one was ever in danger. The citys iconic skyline is home to the famous 790foot, 60story and 37yearold building. 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. The willis tower is the second tallest building in the united states, and its skydeck observatory, on the 103rd floor, lets visitors step out over the city while supported only by a few layers of. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicago tower cracks under.
Jun 12, 2019 visitors to chicagos willis tower received a scare monday night when the buildings glass skydeck suddenly shattered beneath their feet. Chicagos willis towers skydeck glass ledge on 103rd. Jun, 2019 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 skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracks under.
Protective layer of chicagos willis tower skydeck attraction. In 2009, the building opened its revamped allglass observation deck, known as skydeck, to the delight of viewloving tourists everywhere. Catalog is an evolving, fivelevel urban destination, featuring new dining, specialty retail and entertainment options full completion in summer 2020. Protective layer of chicagos willis tower skydeck attraction cracks a popular attraction at chicagos tallest building was closed temporarily after minor cracking was found in the protective. The spider web of cracks is scary to look at under foot, but willis tower spokesperson bill utter said theres no reason to be alarmed. Tourists standing 103 stories above chicago get a scare when the protective coating over the glass sightseeing ledge shatters. The glass ledge extends 4 feet out from the 103rd floor of willis tower formerly sears tower allowing an unobstructed view to the street below. Willis towers glass floor cracks under tourists feet. Chicagos skydeck ledge cracks beneath tourists 103 stories. Cracks in willis towers glass skydeck fixed with carpet. 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. May 29, 2014 participants stand on the new glass balconies suspended 1,353 feet in the air and jut out 4 feet from the willis towers 103rd floor skydeck on july 1, 2009 in chicago. Tourists were left reeling after the glass skydeck they were standing on at chicagos willis tower began to crack underneath their feet.
Jun 12, 2019 visitors to the willis tower s skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces under their feet. The glass skydeck on the 103rd floor of the chicago willis tower reportedly began to crack while a family from california stood on it. The willis tower, which was called the sears tower until 2009, said no one was ever in danger. Gaze upon the city sights from the pinnacle of chicago, the skydeck. The protective coating cracked at willis tower in chicago on monday. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists feet. Although the transparent viewing deck is unbreakable, a california family saw and heard it cracking under their feet. Youth under 14 are free at the art institute of chicago. Jun 10, 2019 newlyweds jesus and karly pintado were visiting chicagos willis tower on the night of june 10 when they noticed the buildings skydeck was cracking. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. A family from california stepped out onto one of the glass boxes jutting out from the 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower on wednesday night when they reportedly heard an odd cracking sound. Glass skydeck on 103rd ffoor starts to crack under. May 29, 2014 a family from california stepped out onto one of the glass boxes jutting out from the 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower on wednesday night when they reportedly heard an odd cracking sound.
Footage shows glass skydeck on 103rd floor start to crack. Sears tower glass observation deck cracks d robyn merrett posted on 062019 4. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet cbs chicagoyoutube. Chicagos skydeck ledge cracks beneath tourists 103. When they looked down, they realized the iconic skydeck ledge had cracked beneath their feet, nbc chicago first reported. The skydeck is a protruding platform that lets visitors look down directly to the street below. Tourists get a scare at willis tower as glass coating cracks. Skydeck chicago willis tower 2020 all you need to know. May 29, 2014 the chicago skydeck is reportedly cracking under the pressure of millions of tourists. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under tourist.
Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video a spokeswoman for willis tower said the cracks happened in a protective layer on. A video was shot on the 103rd floor monday night, after the ledges. Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under family. Glass coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower cracked. Jun 12, 2019 glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. The crack posed no danger to tourists, but was scary to some. Glass skydeck at chicagos willis tower formerly sears. Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd.
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