Jun, 2019 cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors. Chicago officials at chicagos willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet. Cracks appear on ledge of chicagos willis tower when some tourists stepped out onto the glass ledge 103 floors up, they heard cracking. In a video shared on facebook, visitors appear nervous and scared, and. May 29, 2014 the ledge attraction at chicagos willis tower recently showed some cracks in one of its allglass observation boxes. 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.
Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower cracks as. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. If you have even a minor fear of heights, you may want to rethink a visit to chicagos willis tower. Unlike the competing tilt experience at the 360 chicago observation deck in the john hancock building, which. 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. One of the ledges at skydeck chicago, the 103rd floor tourist attraction atop the willis tower, appeared cracked monday evening, prompting the building to replace the ledges protective coating, a. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under. Cracks appear on ledge of chicago highrise newscomau. May 30, 2014 cracks appear on ledge of chicago s willis tower when some tourists stepped out onto the glass ledge 103 floors up, they heard cracking. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in. May 30, 2014 cracks appear on ledge at chicago s willis tower. Jun 14, 2019 the cracks were in the coating of glass enclosures at willis tower that are known collectively as the ledge. Sudden cracks in glass observation ledge terrify tourists 1,300 feet up. May 29, 2014 officials at chicago s willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet of a visiting.
May 29, 2014 willis tower skydeck ledge cracks during tourists visit one of the glass enclosures known as the ledge that sticks out of willis tower appeared to crack under the feet of a california family, but. Glass ledge at chicagos willis tower reopens after cracks. For a few seconds, alejandro garibay thought the only thing between him and the street 103 stories below the willis tower was a pane of cracking glass. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago.
The willis tower observation deck, called the skydeck, opened on june 22, 1974. In january 2009, willis tower owners began a major renovation of the beloved skydeck, which originally opened in 1974, and served as a premier tourist attraction throughout the skyscrapers tenure as. Chicagos willis tower skydeck floor replaced after cracks. Chicago cnn people visiting an observation deck in chicago looked down and saw something scary. The attraction features four glass enclosures collectively called the ledge, which opened in 2009 and give tourists the feeling of standing suspended in midair 1,353 feet above the ground and 4 feet away from the building. The view down can be terrifying enough, but some california tourists got an extra dose of adrenaline when they stepped onto the. Were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. 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 on chicagos willis tower cracks under. There was no danger, says spokesman for chicagos willis tower.
At 1,353 feet and 110 stories above the streets of downtown chicago, the ledge at willis towers skydeck will transform any visitorsor locals for that matterexperience with the windy city. See all 49 skydeck chicago willis tower tickets and tours on tripadvisor. 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. Cracks appear on glass ledge at chicago skyscraper the. Officials at chicagos willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet of a visiting. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower fox 4. Cracks appear on ledge at willis tower anna kane looks down from the the ledge at chicagos willis tower. 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. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. Cracks in chicagos willis tower ledge give tourists a scare more officials say protective coating covering the glass surface cracked but the building is safe. Willis towers glass ledge repaired after cracks appear.
May 29, 2014 cracks appear on ledge at willis tower anna kane looks down from the the ledge at chicago s willis tower. An official insists it was just the protective coating that. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in chicagos. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower beneath feet. May 29, 2014 chicago ap officials at chicagos willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the. This wednesday, may 28, 2014 photo provided by alejandro galibay shows the cracked coating of one of the glass bay of the ledge, a popular tourist attraction on the 103rd story of the willis tower in chicago. Jun 12, 2019 a glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked under visitors feet on monday night. The attraction also features four glass enclosures collectively called.
The allglass area of the willis tower, in which sightseers can view the city. Visitors to chicago s 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. We replaced the coating monday night and the ledge was open for. In january 2009, willis tower owners began a major renovation of the beloved skydeck, which originally opened in 1974, and served as a premier tourist. 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. The protective layer covers the glass bottom below. The allglass area of the willis tower, in which sightseers can view the. Visitors can walk into the four glass bays that are some 50 feet 411 metres high. Tourists get a scare at willis tower as glass coating cracks. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists. May 29, 2014 for a few seconds, alejandro garibay thought the only thing between him and the street 103 stories below the willis tower was a pane of cracking glass. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under.
Review of skydeck chicago and the ledge at 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. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a onestop chicago experience full of interactive exhibits andthe ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of willis tower. The glass appeared to shatter in thousands of tiny pieces. The photo of the cracked glass, taken by alejandro. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. Glassfloored ledge on 103rd floor of chicago skyscraper cracks after terrified family step on it a glassfloored ledge on the 103rd floor of a chicago skyscraper cracked as a family stepped on it. Skydeck chicago willis tower 2020 all you need to know. Jun 12, 2019 chicago cnn people visiting an observation deck in chicago looked down and saw something scary. The skydeck ledge of the willis tower appeared to crack under. A similar incident appeared to have happened at least once before when, for a. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video. Cracks appear in the willis tower skydeck ledge video.
It started cracking when galibay, of stockton, calif. In these photos taken friday, june 7, skydeck chicago can be seen atop the willis tower. The seethrough glass bays extend about four feet from the building, which was once. 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. 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. Willis tower skydeck ledge cracks during tourists visit one of the glass enclosures known as the ledge that sticks out of willis tower appeared to crack under the feet of a california family, but. Glassfloored ledge on 103rd floor of chicago skyscraper. Officials at chicago s willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet of a visiting. The willis tower how safe is the willis tower ledge. A glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked under visitors feet on monday night.
May 30, 2014 vistiors to chicago s tallest building got a rude surprise this week when the glass making up a clear ledge on the 103rd floor appeared to crack. 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. Chicago ap popular observation ledges at chicagos willis tower have reopened after the towering glass bays were closed for inspection when they appeared to crack beneath visitors feet. The incident happened on monday on the willis tower s 103rd floor, the location of the tourist attraction skydeck chicago where visitors can get a panoramic view of the city, lake michigan, and even parts of neighbouring indiana, fox news reports. At 1,353 feet and 110 stories above the streets of downtown chicago, the ledge at willis tower s skydeck will transform any visitorsor locals for that matterexperience with the windy city. Visitors at willis towers the ledge had some tense moments.
The ledge attraction at chicagos willis tower recently showed some cracks in one of its allglass observation boxes. Glass coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower cracked on monday evening, leaving tourists terrified the skydeck boasts protruding glass ledges that allow tourists to look directly down at. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower youtube. A spokeswoman for willis tower said the cracks happened in a protective layer on.
Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors skydeck ledge cracks at willis tower june 12, 2019 at 10. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors skydeck ledge cracks at willis tower june 12, 2019 at 9. The ledge at skydeck chicago chicago, illinois, usa. May 30, 2014 officials at chicago s willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet of a visiting. Cracks appear on glass ledge at chicagos willis tower katu. May 29, 2014 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. Protective layer on willis tower skydeck cracks under visitors feet. Officials at chicagos willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the feet of a. A willis tower spokesperson told abc chicago station wls that no one was ever in danger. May 29, 2014 were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower. Visitors to the willis towers skydeck in chicago get an extra scare when the attractions protective layer covering the glass splintered into.
The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. A glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked. The cracks were in the coating of glass enclosures at willis tower that are known collectively as the ledge. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. Skydeck chicago willis tower can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. 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. Unlike the competing tilt experience at the 360 chicago observation deck in the john hancock building, which charges a separate fee, the ledge is. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Chicago ap officials at chicagos willis tower say the popular tourist attraction is safe, even though a glass ledge jutting from the buildings 103rd floor appeared to crack beneath the. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last night. May 30, 2014 this wednesday, may 28, 2014 photo provided by alejandro galibay shows the cracked coating of one of the glass bay of the ledge, a popular tourist attraction on the 103rd story of the willis tower in chicago. Chicagos willis tower features an attraction called the ledge, which consists of four all glass boxes that jut out over 0 feet above the city.
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