Rosemont Horizon Roof

On august 13 1979 the uncompleted roof of the rosemont horizon collapsed killing five construction workers and injuring 16 others.

Rosemont horizon roof. And barnum bailey circus and mfg international. These guys left at the right time. 20 000 pound wood beams lie in the middle of he rosemont horizon under construction after the partially completed roof collapsed. It was a good advertisement to host the greatest show on earth.

The village of rosemont issued 19 million in bonds to finance the cost of the arena with exclusive contracts with araserv the ringling bros. The wooden roof of the 20 000 seat arena was 90. 13 1979 when it collapsed in a tragic accident. Chicago illinois the roof of the rosemont horizon stadium under construction at mannheim road and the northwest tollway collapsed monday without warning killing five men and injuring 13 others trapped inside.

The new name for. Nearly 40 years ago aug. The daily herald archives assignment 51 631 charles cherney photo. On this date in 1979 the roof of the rosemont horizon which would later become allstate arena collapsed and killing five workers and injuring 16.

The wooden roof of the 20 000 seat arena was 90 percent complete when it. 13 1979 the roof of the rosemont horizon collapsed killing five and injuring over a dozen others. It is conveniently located at the gateway to chicago and its vast suburban residential areas just minutes from the intersections of all major arterial expressways. 2016 hd on august 13 1979 the uncompleted roof of the rosemont horizon collapsed killing five construction workers and injuring 16 others.

The allstate arena is a forward thinking facility continuously striving to improve the fan experience and its environmental stewardship. The stadium was able to open with fleetwood mac on may 14 1980 and to be ready for the circus a few months later. The roof was partially completed on aug. Rosemont decided to rebuild.