Is The Sears Tower Safe?

In Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, occupants of the Sears Tower worry about security.

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September 25, 2001, 4:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"To Chicagoans, the Sears Tower stands as a mighty showpiece begging to be noticed and admired... [The attack on the World Trade Center towers in New York City] has many people wondering how much sense it makes to have so many people in one building. And if you must work in a skyscraper, does it have to be the flashiest one, one recognized around the world?...As the birthplace of skyscrapers in 1895...Chicago loves its tall buildings. Companies came to see a high-rise address as a marketing tool, conveying financial strength and prestige...The question now is, are these buildings safe?"

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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