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Chicago Board of Trade Building

141 W. Jackson Blvd., La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604
312 435 3590
Ranked #47 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: An art deco masterpiece, this is the home of many of the city's financial movers and shakers.
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chicago, il
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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A trip to the visitor's gallery is a must, especially for out of town visitors. It is a treat to watch all of the activity that goes on in the "pit", an education in it's self.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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Interesting place, but be advised you probably can't get into the observation deck that was in the ferris bueller movie. The facade has a an interesting story. Also be aware of your surrondings in this part of town. Seems to be junkie central.

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Chicago
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I have been involved in the commodity business for more than 35 years. My office is in this building

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Baltimore, Maryland
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167 reviews 167 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
267 helpful votes 267 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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This buidling imposes respect. If you stand in front of it and look up, it looks ver gloomy... and cool! The best photo opportunity is probably found by walking two/three blocks down and quickly taking a picture when crossing the street (when the walk light is green of course).

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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I took a tour of this facility on a company outing. We obtained an excellent tour to understand the trading floor and the activities that occur today.

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Chicago
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

You can't get in any more but the street view is awesome.

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Elegant architure. When I was a child Ceres frightened me. I guess Storrs did a brilliant job of depicting death.

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Batavia, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

In the heart of the Chicago Financial District, this is where all the movin' and shakin' is going on. But DO check out the architecture -- it's marvelous!

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Chicago, IL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Check out the incredible Art Deco Lobby. A true architectural gem

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Mokena, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

The trading floor the marble just a great lookng building.

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