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Rosemont Horizon Collapse Story Airs On The Science Channel

Posted on December 3, 2021 by royfmc

The Science Channel on your local cable provider is now airing a segment on the collapse of the Rosemont Horizon during its construction phase. Today it is known as the Allstate Arena. You can find it on the Science Channel … Continue reading →

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Rosemont Horizon Collapsed 41 Years Ago Today, 8/13/1979

Posted on August 13, 2020 by royfmc

On August 13, 1979, the uncompleted roof of the Rosemont Horizon collapsed, killing five construction workers and injuring 16 others.[5] The collapse was featured in the “Engineering Disasters” episode of Modern Marvels, first broadcast by The History Channel on April … Continue reading →