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. The willis tower observation deck, called the skydeck, opened on june 22, 1974. Rochelle crump, military heroevery year the red cross in northern illinois. Pintado brought his wife, karly, to visit the skydeck after the two were married last week. Sears historically was a pretty good and innovative company. From this vantage point, its the skyscrapers that are looking up at you. When they looked down, they realized the iconic skydeck ledge had cracked beneath their feet, nbc chicago first reported.
The protective coating cracked at willis tower in chicago on monday. Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under. The seethrough glass floor of the willis towers skydeck in chicago cracked while freaked out tourists stood on the platform wednesday night. The 1,451fttall willis tower is the tallest building in chicago and the second tallest in the whole. Vistiors to chicagos tallest building got a rude surprise this week when the glass making up a clear ledge. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video.
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. According to the skydeck website, willis tower is the eighthtallest building in the world, standing at 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall. Chicagos skydeck ledge cracks beneath tourists 103. Visitors to chicagos willis tower received a scare monday night when the buildings glass skydeck suddenly shattered beneath their feet. Jun 12, 2019 the ledge is built to withstand five tons of pressure and can hold 10,000 lbs. Jun 12, 2019 the willis tower skydeck in chicago reopened just hours after a glass layer of the 103rd floor ledge cracked monday. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of. Protective layer on willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. 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. A video was shot on the 103rd floor monday night, after the ledge s protective top layer splintered into thousands of pieces. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, promting the. Sears tower as the famous skydeck ledge had a crack in the protective glass leaving onlookers with a scary sight. Jun 11, 2019 there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet.
Jun 12, 2019 the ledge, a glass viewing box on top of willis tower, 233 s. The skydeck is a protruding platform that lets visitors look down directly to the street below. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. The floor also cracked in 2014, generating a similar panic. Jun, 2019 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. Jun, 2019 sears tower as the famous skydeck ledge had a crack in the protective glass leaving onlookers with a scary sight. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. Wacker drive, is a popular attraction consisting of four glass boxes that extend a little more than 4 feet out from the skyscraper. The ledge is designed to hold up to five tons and its protective coating is intended to keep the ledge from scratching. 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. However, this is not the first time that the protective glass on the skydeck has cracked while the attraction was open for business.
The protective layer to prevent scratching cracked. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting the. Tourists standing 103 stories above chicago get a scare when the protective coating over the glass sightseeing ledge shatters. There was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Skydeck ledge of chicagos willis tower cracks under. Willis tower skydeck ledge cracks, glass structure still sound. Glass floor shatters under panicked visitors feet at.
The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. The tower is a worldrenowned building, a chicago icon, and filled with interesting chicago facts. May 29, 2014 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. Located on the 103rd floor of the willis tower, the tallest building in the western hemisphere, the ledges glass boxes jut out from the side of the skyscraper, offering unparalleled views of chicago and four neighboring states. Part of willis towers ledge cracks under visitors feet. Back in may 2014, there was a similar panic after the protective layer also cracked. 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 tower skydeck ledge protective coating cracked. Sears tower, its name for 36 years is a 110story, 1,450foot 442. Share skydeck chicago the ledge step out and enjoy a view like youve never experienced before at skydeck chicagos the ledge.
The willis tower skydeck ledge 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 104th floor of. Skydeck chicago willis tower can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under tourist. Tourists can experience how the building sways in wind and see far over the plains of illinois and across lake michigan to indiana, michigan, and. The skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracks under. The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in chicagos. 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 crack posed no danger to tourists, but was scary to some. Coating crack temporally closes skydeck at chicagos willis tower. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge 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 by bj lutz published may 29, 2014 updated. Kiichiro satoap phot i hear a noise like ksh ksh ksh and it cracked, said jesus pintado, enjoying a family sightseeing trip. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. Although the crack in the protective layer looked harrowing, representatives for the willis tower told the chicago tribune that no one was in danger. Tourist attraction the ledge at willis tower reopens after. The skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracks under visitors. 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. Willis tower skydeck ledge has terrifying crack under visitors. A video was shot on the 103rd floor monday night, after the ledges protective top.
Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into. Were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on the former sears towers observation deck on the 103rd floor. Chicagos willis towers skydeck glass ledge on 103rd floor. Vistiors to chicagos tallest building got a rude surprise this week when the glass making up a clear ledge on the 103rd floor appeared to crack. 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. Skydeck chicago willis tower 2020 all you need to know. Its at least the second time its happened at the attraction, formerly known as. Chicago cbs there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. Cracks in willis towers glass skydeck fixed with carpet.
Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicago tower cracks under. Chicagos skydeck ledge cracks beneath tourists 103 stories. Willis tower skydeck ledge protective coating cracked monday. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video nbc. A terrifying sight took place high up the willis tower ok. Glass skydeck at chicagos willis tower formerly sears. 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. Officials at the willis tower, a popular tourist attraction that was once called the sears tower, said it was the protective coating covering the four glass bays known collectively as the ledge. Video posted to social media showed cracks on the glass floor of the ledge attraction at willis tower in chicago monday.
Once youve taken in the cloudlevel vistas, snag a seat for a showing of reaching for the sky, a short movie that traces the chicagos rise to the top of. Eddie lampert is a con man who ran it into the ground partly through incompetence and partly intentionally. 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. Glass skydeck at chicagos willis tower formerly sears tower. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. 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. Willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under visitors feet.
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. Chicagos willis towers skydeck glass ledge on 103rd. 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. 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. 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.
The ledge, a glass viewing box on top of willis tower, 233 s. Coating on willis tower skydecks ledge cracks under tourists. The photo of the cracked glass, taken by alejandro. Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd floor. Back in may 2014, a protective layer of glass reportedly shattered on the same ledge window. May 29, 2014 were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. Jun, 2019 the ledge is designated to hold up to five tons, and its protective coating is intended to keep the ledge from scratching. Chicago video posted to social media showed cracks on the glass floor of the ledge attraction at willis tower formerly known as the sears tower on monday.
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. But following mondays incident, the glass panel was quickly replaced, and the skydeck at willis tower remains open. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. 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. Cracks appear on glass ledge at chicago skyscraper the. 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. 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. The ledge is designated to hold up to five tons, and its protective coating is intended to keep the ledge from scratching.
Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. The willis tower how safe is the willis tower ledge. Pictures of cracked glass floor chicago willis tower insider. 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. The protective layer cracked before in may 2014, creating a similar panic. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. Saturday may 16th, 1pm2pm yoga in the skydeck with brooklyn boulders live video by skydeck chicago live from the willis tower skydeck in chicago, this 60 minute yoga class with elsa will be a vinyasa flow breath linked to movement intended for all levels. Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under visitors. Four boxes known as the ledge extend off the skydeck at the willis tower formerly the sears tower. The skydeck remained open thursday, while crews worked to replace the protective coating that cracked. Jun, 2019 however, this is not the first time that the protective glass on the skydeck has cracked while the attraction was open for business.
The ledge transforms how visitors experience chicago. Willis tower ledge facts and information skydeck chicago. The willis tower skydeck in chicago reopened just hours after a glass layer of the 103rd floor ledge cracked monday. Willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet rare. Glass coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower cracked. May 29, 2014 the skydeck remained open thursday, while crews worked to replace the protective coating that cracked. Cracks in willis tower ledge terrify tourists 1,300 feet up.
Jun 12, 2019 visitors to the willis tower s skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. It is the highest observation deck in the united states and one of chicagos most famous tourist attractions. Visitors to the willis tower s skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. 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.
Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under family. See all 49 skydeck chicago willis tower tickets and tours on tripadvisor. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last night. The three undamaged ledge enclosures were open while crews examined and repaired the fourth.
Protective coating of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks. Footage shows glass skydeck on 103rd floor start to crack. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under visitors feet. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under. At 1,353 feet up, the ledges glass boxes extend out 4. 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. The ledge is built to withstand five tons of pressure and can hold 10,000 lbs. Building experts were quick on the scene to fix the. Sears tower as the famous skydeck ledge had a crack in the protective glass.