The
grandest tower in a city known for its great architecture,
and as the home of the skyscraper. This is either
the tallest, second-tallest, or third-tallest building
in the world, depending on your definition. Nevertheless,
the Sears Tower is the tallest building in the United
States, through there are constantly discussions on
building a taller building nearby. The tower is 1,454
feet tall, and constructed like nine square tubes.
Imagine a cigarette pack with nine sticking out, one
taller than the other. The shortest tubes are 50 stories,
the second set rises to 66, the third set to 90, and
the final to 110 stories.
- 11
September, 2001 - The Sears Skydeck is closed after
terrorists attack the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon.
- 29
October, 2001 - The Sears Skydeck reopens.
