flea Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 For those who can stand heights, the new "Ledge" that will allow visitors to the Sears Tower Skydeck to look straight down 1,353 feet opens Thursday at 9 a.m. The Ledge--actually enclosed glass boxes--extends about 4.3 feet from the building, according to the Skydeck Web site, and is touted to provide "never-before-seen" views of Chicago. First opened in 1974, the Skydeck attracts about 1.3 million people annually. The 1,500-pound glass panels used in the Ledge's construction on the 103rd floor of the skyscraper were installed by MTH Industries, the same architectural metal contractor that installed the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park, according to the Web site. The ledge was designed by Sears Tower's original architects, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP. Each box is made of three layers of half-inch thick glass, according to the Web site. "The Skydeck has evolved to challenge our visitors curiosity," said Randy Stancik, Skydeck general manager. "You only need to see the forehead prints on the windows to know that visitors are constantly trying to catch a glimpse below." Visitors will be able to see 1,353 feet straight down. Admission to the Skydeck, including the Ledge, is $14.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Dang! Not sure if a few beers would help or hurt! For those who can stand heights, the new "Ledge" that will allow visitors to the Sears Tower Skydeck to look straight down 1,353 feet opens Thursday at 9 a.m. The Ledge--actually enclosed glass boxes--extends about 4.3 feet from the building, according to the Skydeck Web site, and is touted to provide "never-before-seen" views of Chicago. First opened in 1974, the Skydeck attracts about 1.3 million people annually. The 1,500-pound glass panels used in the Ledge's construction on the 103rd floor of the skyscraper were installed by MTH Industries, the same architectural metal contractor that installed the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park, according to the Web site. The ledge was designed by Sears Tower's original architects, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP. Each box is made of three layers of half-inch thick glass, according to the Web site. "The Skydeck has evolved to challenge our visitors curiosity," said Randy Stancik, Skydeck general manager. "You only need to see the forehead prints on the windows to know that visitors are constantly trying to catch a glimpse below." Visitors will be able to see 1,353 feet straight down. Admission to the Skydeck, including the Ledge, is $14.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack54attack Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I went on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Bear Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I went on it. It's pretty cool up there at nightime ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11ManBlitz Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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