Philly looks so much different than the 90's. So many majestic buildings should of been saved like the Sears Tower in Northeast Philly. Poor crappy urban planning. The city is still a dump.
Many people think that. However, there were buildings too near the base of the headhouse that were going to be saved, so dropping the entire thing was not possible. They only exploded off the top to speed up the demolition of the headhouse, the remainder of which was torn down conventionally (wrecking ball).
An example of slow velocity of demolition. As opposed to high explosives
Philly looks so much different than the 90's. So many majestic buildings should of been saved like the Sears Tower in Northeast Philly. Poor crappy urban planning. The city is still a dump.
We jokingly sometimes call it "Filth-a-delphia"
Reporter talks with demolition gal while buddy has his hand around her neck. Had his minute of fame.
Looks to me that it wasn't done right.
Many people think that. However, there were buildings too near the base of the headhouse that were going to be saved, so dropping the entire thing was not possible. They only exploded off the top to speed up the demolition of the headhouse, the remainder of which was torn down conventionally (wrecking ball).
An example of slow velocity of demolition. As opposed to high explosives