Sears Tower is a 108-story, 1,450.58 feet (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its completion in 1973 it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York.
Currently, Sears Tower is the tallest skyscraper in the United States, and the fifth-tallest freestanding structure in the world.
Although Sears’ naming rights had expired in 2003, the building has continued to be called Sears Tower. However, in March 2009 London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, Ltd., agreed to lease a large portion of the building and as part of the agreement obtained the building’s naming rights. In summer 2009 the building will be renamed Willis Tower.
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Bordering street #1 South Franklin Street
Bordering street #2 South Wacker Drive
Bordering street #3 West Adams Street
Bordering street #4 West Jackson Boulevard
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City Chicago
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Sears Tower Skydeck
Open Hours
May-Sep: Daily 10a-10p; Oct-Apr: Daily 10a-8p
http://www.theskydeck.com
Overview
While no longer the world’s tallest building, the Sears Tower still stands proud. High-speed elevators climb 110 stories to the observatory deck, and when clear, the view from 1,454 feet can be stunning. Enjoy bird’s eye views of Lake Michigan, both the North and South Sides of the city, the surrounding suburbs and, on a clear day, parts of Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. The Skydeck Tour also includes a multimedia presentation and an exhibit with information on the Sears Tower and other architecturally significant buildings.
sears tower skydeck
Glass ledge
(Handout photo courtesy of Sears Tower / April 8, 2009)
An artist’s rendering shows what the view will be like from the Sears Tower’s new glass ledge on the west side of the building’s Sky Deck, which extends four feet beyond the building. The ledge opened on July 1.
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