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See The City From Above At The Sears Tower Skydeck
July 3rd, 2009
I’d be shivering in my boots if I was within fifty yards of this:
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 3, 2009 — The heart pounding excitement of a fast elevator ride and 103rd floor views from the Sears Tower Skydeck are no secret. The story has, however, just gotten more thrilling. Now visitors can test their curiosity and courage from a new angle: step into one of four glass enclosures for the gasp-inducing, straight-to-the-sidewalk view between their shoes.
The show stopper of the Skydeck’s multi-million dollar renovation is the addition of four glass enclosures that project 4.3 feet into space. At 103 floors above street level. Three layers of half-inch glass are fused, designed to hold five tons, are described as “glass ledges.” That should be no problem since four or five persons will venture into one of the transparent booths at any given time. There’ll be as much looking down as gazing out on the four-state vista.
A slideshow of those far braver than I am is available here. Check it out as it offers spectacular pictures!
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