Merchandise Mart, Art Deco skyscraper in downtown Chicago, Illinois
Description
Merchandise Mart is a large commercial and office complex along the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. The facade shows typical Art Deco elements with vertical lines, geometric patterns and limestone cladding.
History
Construction began in the late 1920s under the direction of a well-known Chicago department store. The building changed owners several times and served briefly as a naval administration center during World War II.
Culture
The original name reflects the trading function the building has served since its creation. Today it primarily houses design firms and professionals working in interior furnishings.
Practical
Visitors can explore the public areas on the ground floor and the lobby. Access to upper floors is restricted to employees and clients of the companies based there.
Did you know?
Each evening large-scale light projections are cast onto the river-facing side of the building. These changing artworks are visible from many points along the riverfront.
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Art Deco shaped cities from the early 1920s through the late 1930s. The style combines geometric patterns, metallic surfaces, and decorative ornament with functional architecture. Buildings display characteristic vertical lines, stepped forms, and symmetrical facades. The Chrysler Building in New...
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