Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in. 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. Sudden cracks in glass observation ledge terrify tourists 1,300 feet up. Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower cracks as.
Glass skydeck on chicagos willis tower cracks under. The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last. 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. There was no danger, says spokesman for chicagos willis tower. Cracks appear on floor of glass viewing platform in chicagos. The ledge attraction at chicagos willis tower recently showed some cracks in one of its allglass observation boxes.
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. Coating on skydeck ledge appears cracked in new video. The view down can be terrifying enough, but some california tourists got an extra dose of adrenaline when they stepped onto the. 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.
Cracks in willis tower ledge terrify tourists 1,300 feet up. 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. 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. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists. 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. It started cracking when galibay, of stockton, calif. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors skydeck ledge cracks at willis tower june 12, 2019 at 10. The glass on the skydeck ledge of the willis tower cracked. 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. 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. A willis tower spokesperson told abc chicago station wls that no one was ever in danger. Visitors at willis towers the ledge had some tense moments. Visitors can walk into the four glass bays that are some 50 feet 411 metres high. 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.
The willis towers 103rd floor glass skydeck cracked last night. Chicago cnn people visiting an observation deck in chicago looked down and saw something scary. Unlike the competing tilt experience at the 360 chicago observation deck in the john hancock building, which. Glassfloored ledge on 103rd floor of chicago skyscraper. 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. The allglass area of the willis tower, in which sightseers can view the city. Review of skydeck chicago and the ledge at willis tower. The allglass area of the willis tower, in which sightseers can view the. An official insists it was just the protective coating that. 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.
Tourists get a scare at willis tower as glass coating cracks. 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. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower beneath feet. Were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. 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 cracks appear on ledge at willis tower anna kane looks down from the the ledge at chicago s willis tower. The willis tower observation deck, called the skydeck, opened on june 22, 1974. Protective layer of willis tower skydeck ledge cracks under. 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. 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. Scary moments at a popular tourist attraction in chicago.
A glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked under visitors feet on monday night. Cracks appear in the willis tower skydeck ledge video. 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. Protective layer on the ledge at chicagos willis tower. 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 skydeck ledge of the willis tower appeared to crack under. In january 2009, the skydeck underwent a major renovation and retractable glass balconies for the ledge were added. 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. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors skydeck ledge cracks at willis tower june 12, 2019 at 9. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower youtube. Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in. Jun, 2019 cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors. A similar incident appeared to have happened at least once before when, for a. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower fox 4.
May 29, 2014 were guessing the fourletter words were coming fast and furious from atop willis tower formerly sears tower on wednesday afternoon. 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. If you have even a minor fear of heights, you may want to rethink a visit to chicagos willis tower. 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. Jun 14, 2019 the cracks were in the coating of glass enclosures at willis tower that are known collectively as the ledge. 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.
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. Chicagos willis tower skydeck floor replaced after cracks. Skydeck chicago at willis tower willis tower glass ledge. A glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked. Cracks appear on glass ledge at chicagos willis tower katu. Cracks appear on ledge at willis tower anna kane looks down from the the ledge at chicagos willis tower. Cracks appear on ledge at chicagos willis tower beneath. 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.
Unlike the competing tilt experience at the 360 chicago observation deck in the john hancock building, which charges a separate fee, the ledge is. 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. 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. 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. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under. 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. 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. Willis tower skydeck ledge in chicago cracks under visitors feet. The glass appeared to shatter in thousands of tiny pieces. In these photos taken friday, june 7, skydeck chicago can be seen atop the willis tower. The willis tower how safe is the willis tower ledge. We replaced the coating monday night and the ledge was open for. Skydeck chicago willis tower 2020 all you need to know.
Jun 12, 2019 a glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the tallest skyscraper in chicago cracked under visitors feet on monday night. 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. The seethrough glass bays extend about four feet from the building, which was once. 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. Skydeck chicago willis tower can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. May 30, 2014 cracks appear on ledge at chicago s willis tower. Glass ledge at chicagos willis tower reopens after cracks.
The cracks were in the coating of glass enclosures at willis tower that are known collectively as the ledge. 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. 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. Cracks in chicagos willis tower ledge give tourists a. See all 49 skydeck chicago willis tower tickets and tours on tripadvisor.
Cracks appear on glass viewing platform of willis tower in chicago, frightening visitors. 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 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. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists feet the. 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. Willis towers glass ledge repaired after cracks appear. 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. 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. Cracks appear on ledge of chicagos willis tower when some tourists stepped out onto the glass ledge 103 floors up, they heard cracking. 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. In a video shared on facebook, visitors appear nervous and scared, and. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. The attraction also features four glass enclosures collectively called. 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.
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. Cracks appear on ledge of chicago highrise newscomau. The protective layer covers the glass bottom below. The ledge at skydeck chicago chicago, illinois, usa.
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