SEARS TOWER

I. LOCATION, ARCHITECT/DESIGNER AND DATE OF CONSTRUCTION

  1. Stands on South Wacker Drive between AdamsStreet and Jackson Boulevard in Chicago.
  2. Construction
  1. Started in 1970
  2. Competed in 1973.
  1. Architect designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.

D. Built by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

  1. MATERIALS USED IN CONTRUCTION

    2. A. Exterior made of aluminum and glass.

    B. Also big steel beams used.

  2. DIMENSIONS
  1. inside 4.5 million square feet

B. 3.5 million square feet office space

  1. ORIGONAL PURPOSE/WHAT IT IS USED FOR TODAY

    2. A.used for tourism

    B. also an office building

  2. OTHER INFORMATION

A. On the 103rd floor there is an observatory called the Skydeck that is open to the public.

B. On a clear day, visitors can see four states Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

C. The Skydeck elevator can travel to the 103rd floor in 70 seconds!

D. It uses as much electricity as a town with 35,000 people.

Outline By,

Tim O'Toole I used World Book, and Internet.