Terrifying view from skyscraper's 103rd floor


	Terrifying view from skyscraper's 103rd floor

CrazyRedHead

7-3-2009 11:52 AM

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architecture, science, urban, thrillsville

CrazyRedHead says:

Architect Ross Wimer said: 'We did studies that showed a four-foot-deep (1.2 metres) enclosure makes you feel like you're floating since there's only room for one row of people, not two.'

The Skydeck attracts 25,000 visitors on clear days. They each pay $15 to take an elevator ride up to the 103rd floor of the 110-story office building that opened in 1973.

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7-20-2009 9:02 AM

johnchristian

woah! I wonder if i can take that height.

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