Chicagos famously terrifying glass skydeck cracks again. The willis towers glass skydeck cracks under peoples. Tourists were left reeling after the glass skydeck they were standing on at chicagos willis tower began to crack underneath their feet. Were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. Coating crack temporally closes skydeck at chicagos willis tower. Footage shows glass skydeck on 103rd floor start to crack under tourists feet. Chicago skydeck on 103rd floor begins to crack under. V isitors to the 103floor glass skydeck attraction at chicagos willis towerformerly known as the sears towerwere in for a. These 30minute classes will get you moving indoors and be streamed virtually via zoom. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago. Feel chicago literally at your feet from the ledgekneebuckling, glassfloor balconies 103 floors over the city. Coating crack temporally closes skydeck at chicagos. The ledge is the newest and coolest part of the skydeck. Glass skydeck on 103rd ffoor starts to crack under.
Tourists at chicagos willis tower were left terrified monday evening, when glass coating cracked beneath visitors feet on the buildings skydeck. 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. See all 48 skydeck chicago willis tower tickets and tours on tripadvisor. On monday night, the protective layer covering the glass floor in the skydeck at willis tower in chicago cracked.
The skydeck is on the 103 rd floor of the willis tower, 1,353 feet off the ground. Willis tower skydeck glass cracks in chicago on 103rd. Tourists get a scare at willis tower as glass coating cracks. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting. Footage shows glass skydeck on 103rd floor start to crack. Visitors to the willis tower s skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. Chicago cbs there was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck. The crack posed no danger to tourists, but was scary to some. The 1,451fttall willis tower is the tallest building in chicago and the. Visitors at chicagos willis tower had a scare monday night after the protective layer of the buildings skydeck cracked under their feet, wbbm reports. Pictures of cracked glass floor chicago willis tower insider. The willis tower skydeck kids club features interactive games, quizzes, scavenger hunts, and coloring pages to get your little ones excited for their visit. Skydeck chicago willis tower can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot.
A video filmed from the 103rd floor of the willis tower in chicago went viral on monday night. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. From the highest point in the city, look out on chicagos skyline for panoramic views of the sprawling windy city. Willis tower skydeck ledge coating cracks, prompting. Skydeck chicago willis tower 2020 all you need to know. Glass skydeck at chicagos willis tower formerly sears. The towers skydeck, which opened in 2009, is on the 103rd floor, about 1,353 feet above. 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. 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. 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. Newlyweds jesus and karly pintado were visiting chicagos willis tower on the night of june 10 when they noticed the buildings skydeck was cracking. It is the highest observation deck in the united states and one of chicagos most famous tourist attractions. Willis tower skydeck ledge protective coating cracked.
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. Officials say no one is in danger, but people were scared. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under visitors feet. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. Willis tower skydeck ledge coating cracks chicago, il while the incident that occurred at the chicago attraction definitely frightened some, officials say theres nothing to. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under. The seethrough glass floor of the willis towers skydeck in chicago cracked while freaked out tourists stood on the platform wednesday night. Peruse the interactive displays and exhibits showcasing chicagos history, which are geared toward. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks. Spectacular views, the ledge and photo ops make skydeck chicago a most memorable must. 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 1,353feet above the chicago sidewalk cracked. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of pieces. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck got an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into thousands of. Glass cracks below tourists in chicagos willis tower.
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. Treat yourself to unparalleled, 360degree views of up to four states from the top of the worldrenowned willis tower formerly sears tower, the midwests tallest building. The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. The willis tower skydecks the ledge cracked but its supposed to, according to a spokesperson, who said only the protective coating of the. There was another skyhigh scare at the willis tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors feet. The skydeck is the willis tower enclosed observation floor located on the 103rd floor. You can see up to 50 miles away on a clear day, and in addition to views of every major chicago attraction, four surrounding states are visible. Building experts were quick on the scene to fix the.
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. According to reports, a mother and her two children were standing on the skywalk at the time of the incident. Alejandro garibay and his family were taking in the sights at chicagos willis tower on wednesday night. Protective layer of skydeck at willis tower cracks under. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into. 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. Cracks in willis towers glass skydeck fixed with carpet. The protective coating cracked at willis tower in chicago on monday. Tourists get a scare at willis tower as glass coating cracks beneath. Visitors to chicagos willis tower, the citys tallest building, captured video that appears to show cracks in the glass floor of its skydeck ledge.
Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video. 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 coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower cracked. When they looked down, they realized the iconic skydeck ledge had cracked beneath their feet, nbc chicago first reported. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. Protective layer on willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck cracks under. Sears tower, its name for 36 years is a 110story, 1,450foot 442. The willis tower observation deck, called the skydeck, opened on june 22, 1974. Time limits on the ledge for an optimal ledge experience for all guests, ledge visit times for parties of 3 or less will be a maximum of 60 seconds per party, and for parties of 4 or more. V isitors to the 103floor glass skydeck attraction at chicagos willis tower formerly known as the sears tower were in for a scare when cracks appeared in the glass. Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower. Willis sears tower skydeck chicago discount admission.
Visit the skydeck, located on the 103rd floor of the willis tower formerly the sears tower with this prepaid admission ticket. Plan your visit to skydeck chicago hours, wait times. The enclosures extend out more than four feet from the buildings skydeck and offer visitors. Tourists standing 103 stories above chicago get a scare when the protective coating over the glass sightseeing ledge shatters. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. During the next three fridays in april, join us and our friends at tone fitness willis tower for fitness fridays. The willis towers glass skydeck cracks under peoples feet again. 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 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. One witness told cbs2, that you could hear a boom before realising that the glass skywalk has started to shatter into little pieces.
Heres why the glass chamber has experienced multiple instances of shattering. The ledge, a glass viewing box on top of willis tower, 233 s. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. Willis tower skydeck ledge cracks, glass structure still. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. 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. 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. Coating on willis tower skydecks ledge cracks under tourists. 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. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicago tower cracks under. 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. 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. Four boxes known as the ledge extend off the skydeck at the willis tower formerly the sears tower.
Glass skydeck on chicagos willis tower cracks under. Chicagos skydeck ledge cracks beneath tourists 103. Protective coating on willis tower ledge cracks under. The tower is an iconic tourist destination known for the skyhigh views and glass floors 1,500 feet above the city. 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. Tourist attraction the ledge at willis tower reopens after. Part of willis towers ledge cracks under visitors feet. The skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracks under. Wacker drive, is a popular attraction consisting of four glass boxes that.
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