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07/02/2009
Sears Tower 'Ledge' Not for Those with Vertigo
Yesterday, the Sears Tower (soon to be renamed the Willis Tower) debuted four retractable glass bays that jut out from the skyscraper's 103rd floor. Each is designed to hold five tons. The Sears Tower remains the nation's tallest building at 108 stories and 1,450.58 feet.
Video of "the ledge", AFTER THE JUMP...
Flashback! I was growing up in Chicago and about the age of these kids when the Sears Tower opened in 1973. (clip via dlisted)
Posted 9:27 AM EST by Andy Towle in Architecture, Chicago, News | Permalink
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I went to the press preview yesterday and it is amazing!
Posted by: Boomer | Jul 2, 2009 9:36:31 AM
Now all we need a sunny day to enjoy it!
Posted by: Mona | Jul 2, 2009 10:17:37 AM
Hehheh, "..., after the jump." Hehheheh.
Posted by: Ted B. (Charging Rhino) | Jul 2, 2009 10:19:58 AM
Just watching the youtube video gave me vertigo.
Posted by: Bernie | Jul 2, 2009 11:19:21 AM
Oh sweet Jesus no. No no no no no.
No.
Posted by: The Milkman | Jul 2, 2009 11:50:13 AM
LOL @ Ted
Posted by: Magellan | Jul 2, 2009 2:30:27 PM
What a cool view, but I would just peer over.. makes me dizzy thinking of it.
Posted by: Nathan | Jul 2, 2009 2:54:13 PM
Aw hell to the no. I can't even make it to the windows of the observation deck without fainting.
Posted by: Frank | Jul 2, 2009 4:31:38 PM
makes my butt wrinkle...
Posted by: squeezit | Jul 2, 2009 4:50:03 PM
It looks as if its already peeling away from the building
Posted by: phil | Jul 11, 2009 2:36:12 PM