24/7 Emergency ServiceVisit Chicago’s Willis Tower
12/8/2020 (Permalink)
Floodwaters do not reach to the Ledge in the Willis Tower, but SERVPRO can remove stormwater from your property--and very fast!
Check out the “Ledge,” Highest Observation Deck in Chicago
Chicago ranks 3rd in population in the United States. The population is over 2.7 million and covers 234 square miles of real estate. There are many areas to visit in Chicago. Over 58 million tourists visited in 2018.
West Lawn, Marquette Park, and Ford city are located on the southwest side of the city. There are many activities to see in Chicago. However, the Willis Tower is one of the iconic buildings that many people visit every year. Standing 110 stories high, visitors can go to the 103rd floor to the Skydeck or, as some refer to it, the Ledge. Visitors can see for more than 50 miles on a clear day.
Some quick facts about the Willis tower:
- Construction began in 1969, with 350,000 Sears employees moving in1973
- The Willis Tower was the tallest building until 1998
- There are 110 floors
- 1730 feet high, including twin antennae,
- 1450 feet high to the 110th floor,
- Average sway is six inches
Virtual online tours can be scheduled anytime. Teacher guides are available, along with fact sheets and quizzes for all interested parties.
SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City provides flood cleanup services to Chicago residential and commercial business customers and the surrounding area. Call (773) 337-3993. We are available 24/7 to help with all your flood cleanup needs.