The Sears Tower: How Chicago Reached the Sky
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The Sears Tower: How Chicago Reached the Sky
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The Sears Tower: How Chicago Reached the Sky
Most people think the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) is famous because it was once the tallest building in the world. But its real legacy is the engineering breakthrough that changed skyscrapers forever.
In this episode of The Great Travel School Podcast, we'll explore Chicago architecture, Chicago history, and the innovations of structural engineer Fazlur Khan to discover how one simple idea transformed skylines around the world.
In This Episode
- Why Chicago became the birthplace of the skyscraper
- The engineering problems early skyscrapers had to solve
- Fazlur Khan and the revolutionary bundled tube design
- Why the Sears Tower changed architecture forever
- Would you step onto The Ledge?
Mentioned in This Episode
- Willis (Sears) Tower
- John Hancock Center
- Home Insurance Building
- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
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The Skydeck at Willis Tower is one of Chicago's most unforgettable experiences. Pair it with an architecture river cruise to understand why Chicago became the birthplace of the skyscraper.
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