Merchandise Mart
The Merchandise Mart is one of the largest commercial buildings in the world, located in Chicago, Illinois. It opened in 1930 on the site of the Chicago and North Western Railway's former Wells Street Station, which the railroad had abandoned in favor of the Chicago and North Western Passenger Terminal in 1911.Top photos chosen by u all:
Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame - Marshall Field
Made by wallyg
In 1953, Joseph Kennedy commissioned eight bronze busts in front of Merchanise Mart to be sculpted, including this one of Marshall Field, which would come to be known as the Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame. Located at a bend in the Chicago River, 333 West Wacker Drive is a prominent Post-Modern, 36-story edifice echoes the curving form of its natural neighbor. Designed in 1983 by the architectural firm of Kohn Pedersen Fox, the office tower is sheathed with reflective, green-tinted glass that changes shade depending on the sun and water. Broad horizontal bands of brushed stainless steel run every 6 ft. Green marble and gray granite form the base of this elegant, wedge-shaped building, materials used again in the two-story lobby. In 2007, 333 West Wacker Drive was ranked #62 on the AIA 150 America's Favorite Architecture list.
Franklin Street Bridge
Made by lunaticprophet
I can't believe that I didn't even think about taking enough shots to create a panorama of this area. I shot this area over two nights (about 4hrs and 80 images) and I could easily spend twice as much time in this three block stretch along the river. 'Franklin Street Bridge' On Black
Night view from hotel
Made by Jessie Reeder
After a long night of wandering the city, we return to the hotel for 3 hours of sleep before heading to the airport for our flight to Mexico.
Largest Building in Chicago
Made by weatherjester
Sears Tower might be the tallest building in Chicago, but this building, the Merchandise Mart, is the largest based on square footage.
Merchandise Mart
Made by j.aycan
The second largest building in the world (after the Pentagon)--it even has its own ZIP code!
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