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The architectural firm now known as Holabird & Root was founded in Chicago in 1880. Over the years, the firm has changed its name several times and adapted to the architectural style then current — fr
Tacoma Building (the tall building in the centre). Stereoscopic view by Benjamin W. Kilburn
Battle Creek Tower
Marquette Building
Soldier Field
The Chicago Board of Trade Building is a 44-story, 604-foot Art Deco skyscraper located in the Chicago Loop, standing at the foot of the LaSalle Street "canyon". Built in 1930 for the Chicago Board of
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The Chicago Board of Trade Building was Chicago's tallest from 1930 until 1965.
"On the evening of December 1, 1885, the tower of the new Board of Trade was illuminated by one of the most powerful lights ever devised, ... and can be seen at a distance of sixty miles". The lights were provided with power from the building's own generator.
Night view of the top of The Chicago Board of Trade with the statue of Ceres clearly visible
Statue of Ceres, at the top of the building